Company’s Role In WBL
Role of the company in work-based learning The role of the company in the process of introducing and implementing work-based learning is crucial and an essential component. The workplace environment is where learners experience real life scenarios, improve their skills and implement all the knowledge acquired during the theoretical part of the learning process. Therefore, it is very important, that companies engage and create a welcoming and safe environment offering efficient support to their learners. Considering the often negative perception of WBL by different stakeholders, it is crucial to highlight that companies get all the mutual benefits of work-based learning, and we need to promote a positive narrative of WBL through the development of sector-specific case studies and success stories and market these to the wider public encouraging engagement and uptake of WBL opportunities. The first step on the journey towards introducing WBL within your company is to become conscious of the reasons why work-based learning is a win-win situation for everyone involved in the process and become familiar with the national regulations and process of implementing work-based learning. This stage of the planning phase requires and involves also a certain level of autonomy and innovation by planning and creating … Read more