Grow your talent pipeline through high-quality work-based learning.

• WBL Toolkit for Employers
  Resources, tools, and guidance to successfully develop high-quality work-based learning experiences for students.
• Frequently Asked Questions  about work-based learning.
• Agreement between Schools & Employers 
  Who's responsible for the student's workers compensation? 
• Fact Sheet
  Intern or Employee? Use this Fact Sheet from the DLI to determine how the position should be categorized.
• Preparing to Host an Intern 
  Is your organization ready to host an intern?
• List of possible intern tasks  and Sample Student Job/Intern Descriptions 
  Not sure what an intern can do? 
• Intern Orientation Checklist 
  Ensure your young employees are fully prepared to begin on day one.
• Sample Apprenticeship Work & Training Plan
• Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Youth Apprenticeships
  A youth apprenticeship is a structured, work-based learning program designed to start when apprentices are in high school.
• Montana’s Child Labor Law Reference Guide
• Manufacturing and Child Labor Laws  from Montana Manufacturing Extension Center.
• Host a Teacher Extern 
  Externships are often transformative for educators, students, and industry partners. Impacting just one teacher allows a company to reach between 20-150 students each year. Contact Jason Butcher to learn more.
• Industry Experience = Educator License 
  Class 4 Career and Technical teaching licenses are issued to those who have industry experience and wish to teach skills within those industries.
• Montana Workforce System Guide 
  Curious what programs exist in Montana? Look at the Montana State Workforce Innovation Board.

Help students connect their classroom learning to their future careers.

• Teacher Externships  
  Work-based learning isn’t just for students! Teacher externs join a business for 3 days in the summer, learn how their teaching applies to industry, and bring new knowledge back to their students. Application is open Jan-March. ​​​​​Contact Jason Butcher to learn more.
• Frequently Asked Questions  about work-based learning. 
• Work-based Learning Rubric 
  Curious about what makes a high-quality work-based learning experience? Use this rubric to assess your program.
• Agreement between Schools & Employers 
  Are you unsure if the school or business is responsible for the student's workers compensation? Use this agreement, created by MTSBA. The form needs to be completed annually.
• Montana Department of Labor & Industry Career Lab
  Find educator resources on career learning of all kinds. 
• OPI Work-based Learning Manual for K-12 teachers. 
• Career Exploration Resource List
  Get ideas for activities for all ages! Compiled by Montana Career Coaches at OPI.
• Guardian Consent Form  for work-based learning experience, created by MTSBA.
• Transformational Learning and Advanced Opportunities Grants  
  The application process for local education agencies to apply for Transformational Learning Grants and Advanced Opportunities Grants opens December 4. Proposals are due January 8.
• Industry Experience = Educator License 
  Class 4 Career and Technical teaching licenses are issued to those who have industry experience and wish to teach skills within those industries.
• Smart Goal Worksheet
  It's important that students identify goals for their work-based learning experiences (and share them with the employer hosting the experience).
• Building Business & Community Partnerships Resources  
• Relevant Montana work-based learning policies  compiled by the Montana School Board Association.

Explore your career interests through on-the-job learning.

• Frequently Asked Questions  about work-based learning (WBL).
• Work-based Learning Toolkit
  Information and guidance to quick-start the work-based learning experience.
• Plan your Future with Reach Higher Montana
  Start preparing for your future with resources, scholarships, and more! 
• 75 Informational Interview Questions
  Curious about a job or career? Reach out and schedule an informational interview with someone you know. 
• Montana's Child Labor Law Reference Guide
  Know your rights as an intern, employee, or apprentice.

 Explore careers

• Interested in a Construction career?
  Visit Build Montana
• Interested in a High-Tech career?
  Learn about college programs, coding schools, and training.
• Explore Healthcare Careers
  There are more options than you can imagine!