Designing Paid Work-Based Learning Opportunities for College Students

With a growing number of postsecondary institutions requiring some form of experiential learning, it is not surprising that nearly 3.5 million college students complete an internship each year. However, with the growing popularity of work-based learning, the field needs greater transparency and clarity on the design of these programs to broaden workforce pathways, ensure the transferability of exemplary program models, and support the advancement of equitable outcomes for all students, especially learners from historically underserved backgrounds.

Participants:

Welcome and Introduction
Iris Palmer, @Irisonhighered
Deputy Director, New America

Policy brief Overview
Mauriell Amechi, @DrMAmechi
Senior Policy Analyst, New America

Discussant Remarks & Panel Discussion
Matthew Hora, @Matt_Hora
Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison Co-Director, Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Kathleen Sweeney
Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Middlesex Community College

Stefana Soitos
Director, Biotech Learn and Earn Program, Middlesex Community College