By creating a central data base and traking and comparing data year to year. 

Training agreements must be clear, consice and involve input from all parties. 

It is important to treat businesses that support WBL program as a true partnership and not just expect them to allow students into their business without inviting them to schools. This way stundets know what to expect from the businessa and learn a broader range of skills and the business is able to get to know students and staff. 

It is important to complete career aptitude tests and other career/skill evaluations. It is also important to connect with your students in order to have a good idea of what their skills and interests are in order to match them to the most appropirate job site. 

it is critical to assist students in developing employability skills. 

The two main points I learned in this section is to make the WBL program a contiuum that starts in the younger grades and progress through high school and to focus standards on fitting your school's strengths and needs.

I itend to utizilize the continuum to include younger studnets and to build a strong foundation for skills and knowledge. 

Coming from the real world is most important. That and serving your kids everyday!

Externships are great opportunities for educators to be introduced to new trends in industries that can influence their approach to teaching students in the classroom.

I want to learn more about video resumes, and just how successful it is in our region.