The Work-Based Learning Honors Program involves businesses, schools and community organizations working together to provide high school juniors and seniors with an education rich in both rigorous academics and practical work-related experiences—teaching them the tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with today’s workplace while encouraging community service.
Today’s high-skilled job market demands that all high school graduates—whatever their career destinations—have advanced academic knowledge and work place skills. This program is designed for the student who has a clearly defined career goal. Students will have the opportunity to take advantage of state approved pathway offerings at their perspective school.
The WBL Honors Program will culminate their internship experiences, research on industry trends, and community service project in a visual format by creating and maintaining an industry recognized e-Portfolio.
The e-Portfolios will provide hands-on learning opportunities and to help students successfully make the transition from high school to college and from college into the workplace as a productive citizen.
Online Portfolio
An ePortfolio is a collection of work (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning over time. When you think about your ePortfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.
The American Association of Colleges and Universities recently found that nearly 80% of employers say that an electronic portfolio would be useful to them in ensuring that job applicants have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their company or organization. (American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2013)
Cohort Meeting Dates
AUG 26, Orientation
Lanier Technical College
Governor Nathan Deal Building
Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
SEPT 30
Lanier Technical College
Governor Nathan Deal Building
Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
OCT 28
Lanier College and Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
NOV
Meet at Home School
All groups will meet individually with your coordinator.
DEC
No Meeting
JAN 27
Lanier Technical College
Governor Nathan Deal Building
Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
FEB 24
Lanier College & Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
March 19
Portfolio Presentation
Lanier College & Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
Times TBA
Apr 28, Celebration
Lanier College & Career Academy
Bistro
Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m