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Work-Based Learning Experience

Your workplace.
Their next step.

Open your doors to a high school student. Give them a chance to learn on the job—with student salaries paid by Empowerment of Florida.

Let’s talk about hosting See how it works

Prefer a conversation? Call Glenn at 386-361-1714

Illustrative scene of a mentor and student reviewing a notebook at a workplace desk.
Small beginnings. Meaningful possibilities.

A real-world start.
A shared investment.

The students

High school participants

Student salaries

Paid by Empowerment of Florida

Workers’ compensation

Students covered by the state

Why open your doors?

You know your work.
Help a student discover theirs.

A first workplace experience can start with something simple: a task explained, a question welcomed, a new skill practiced.

Through our Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) program, your business can be a place where a high school student connects classroom learning with the working world.

Share what your team knows

Introduce a student to your field and the everyday habits that make good work possible.

Make room for a first opportunity

Help a young person explore their interests, practice workplace skills, and imagine what comes next.

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The practical details

Student salaries?
We pay those.

Empowerment of Florida pays the salaries of students participating in our WBLE program.

Students are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation. Talk with Glenn about the coverage details and the responsibilities of a host employer before a placement begins.

Discuss the details with Glenn

How it works

Start with a conversation.
Build from there.

You don’t need to have every detail figured out to reach out. Tell Glenn about your business and what you have in mind.

Start a conversation

  1. Connect with Glenn

    Email or call to share your interest in hosting a high school student through WBLE.

  2. Discuss your workplace

    Talk through potential tasks, schedules, supervision, and what a student could learn with your team.

  3. Confirm the placement details

    Before moving forward, confirm the fit, responsibilities, coverage, and placement terms with Glenn.

Good questions

A little clarity.
A good place to start.

Have something else in mind?
Ask Glenn directly

What does WBLE stand for?
WBLE stands for Work-Based Learning Experience. Our program gives high school students an opportunity to gain experience in a workplace.
Does my business pay the student’s salary?
Empowerment of Florida pays student salaries for the WBLE program. Discuss any other placement responsibilities and terms with Glenn.
Are students covered by workers’ compensation?
Yes. Students are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation. Confirm the applicable coverage details with Glenn before a placement begins.
What kinds of businesses can participate?
Start by sharing your business location, the type of work you do, and possible learning opportunities. Glenn can discuss whether a WBLE placement would be a fit.
How long does a placement last?
Talk with Glenn about timing, hours, and scheduling. These details should be confirmed before you agree to host a student.

Make the first connection

A student’s next chapter
could start with you.

Let’s talk about what’s possible at your workplace.

Talk with Glenn

Email Glenn glennfrommer@empowermentofflorida.com 386-361-1714

When you reach out, include your business name, location, and the best way to contact you.