NOTE: Claudia’s (the CCWT Student Intern) audio is patchy at the beginning of this video, but the rest of the sound, including the presenters’, is clear throughout the video.
Work-Based Learning: Paving the Way for Career Success through a General Education Course
Dr. Mita Banerjee & Kaila Bingen
University of WI-Parkside
January 2025
When structural barriers prevent students from participating in internships, institutions of higher education can offer alternative solutions to ensure equitable opportunities for all learners. This session will explore the conception, implementation, and continuous evaluation of a new experiential learning course that meets general education requirements. Utilizing a mixed-method design, presenters will share early positive outcomes from the UWP 294: Work-Based Learning course demonstrating how students develop crucial career readiness skills that enhance their future professional prospects. Utilizing a course model based on NACE career readiness competencies and best practices in experiential learning, participants will learn how students’ current work experiences scaffolded with relevant coursework can serve as a viable alternative to internships.
Webinar Slides Accessible Here
To learn more about their work, CLICK HERE to visit Mita’s and Kaila’s website.