Responsibilities of Parents in WBL

Parents remain the number one influence on young people. Therefore, if a work-based program is to reach all students, parents must recognize its value to their own children and be willing to encourage participation. Since many work-based experiences occur off school premises or outside of normal school hours, parents must be willing to assume a portion of the responsibility for their children’s participation, including risks associated with transportation and indirectly monitored activities.

Parents Role:

• Encourage students to have good attendance at the worksite.
• Be involved and informed about the progress of their student’s work experience program.
• Provide transportation, as needed, to allow the student to work off the school premises.
• Discuss work challenges with the student; encourage students to set and work toward obtainable goals.
• Value and encourage continuing education with purpose.
• Parents will not always be involved in scenario or in class simulation based WBL