Work-Based Learning Director

Office
Center for Business and Industry,
2723 Ft. Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Fax Number
910-678-8200
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Email
Jeanette Nunnery

Work-Based Learning (WBL) provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in both paid and non-paid work experiences related to your major and career goals.

Application deadlines

Spring Semester – 1 November

Summer Semester –  1 April

Fall Semester – 1 July

Employer Policies & Procedures

Employer Responsibilities

  • Provide a minimum of at least 160, 320, or 480 hours of employment per term/semester depending on course credit assigned.
  • Assist the student (with guidance from the assigned faculty coordinator) in developing and evaluating three (3) Measurable Learning Objectives that will be related to the student’s program of study.
  • Permit on-site visits by the WBL Director and/or faculty coordinator.
  • Notify the WBL office at the College at least one (1) week before any action taken may result in the termination or change of employment status of the student.
  • Evaluate the student’s performance during on-site visits and at the end of the term/semester.
  • Adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Provide the student with a supervised, progressive, and meaningful learning work experience.
  • Assure a safe and healthy work environment.