It is important to partner with businesses that have an understanding of what it means to be a part of WBL experiences and how to work with students successfully.  Having a mismatch of a mentor can be detrimental to a student's success.

It is important for all parties involved to be on the same page when it comes to the students goals and expectations.  Students should do a self evaluation prior to getting into the workplace and the adviser should be assessing the student throughout.

Veterans are becoming a more diverse group when compared to 20 years ago.

The WBL Coordinator plays a huge part in the success of the program.  The importance of getting feedback from your stakeholders each year, in order to improve your program.

I learned that building a strong group of community members that are on the same page is important in the success of your WBL program.

Honestly i find some of these suggestions shocking. the idea that cold calling a company, or walking in without an appointment is acceptable practice in 2026 is frankly bad advice. yes, networking, investigating, etc are good ideas, but if someone came to my office to talk about a job, even one that was publicly posted, without a scheduled meeting, we would be even less likely to hire them, for demonstrating unprofessional behavior

Learning is always the path to growth, not only as a career advisor, but to help those who seek careers. This will enable them in appropriate roles that will support and give them satisfaction having a purpose for what they do.

The resources and information provided a well-rounded introduction to WBL. The resources proved valuable in both affirming areas of effective practice and identifying opportunities for continued growth. The information underscored the importance of ongoing professional development in WBL techniques to expand and enhance our opportunities for students. 

This module has helped me see more expanded uses for AI in the classroom as I prep my students for their career. As an instructor in a vocational college, I am helping them gain skills for their career. In our career development courses, I already use some AI in different assignments. I look forward to expanding the use of generative AI in other courses within our program, like role playing with customers and developing assignments that direct students to use AI to find information or solutions to issues.

It's important for the institution - not just the career services team - to have a well-defined framework of CS support throughout the student's time enrolled. Students should know what to expect and when to expect it and have a firm understanding of what support and services are available to them. There should also be different types of events and learning opportunities to meet students' diverse learning styles. All of this requires systems thinking, smooth operations, and staff who remain trained through continued professional development.