LIFE LESSONS 
 Sue Gubing                         Think outside the box. 
                                     Step up to leadership. 
                                     Never stop learning. 
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  Smithtown Schools – 38 years
  •
  Online instructor for Buffalo State and 
  Hofstra University and a consultant  for 12 
  years
  •
  Passion for career and workforce 
  development 
  •
  Grow and learn:
   • Professional Associations –both 
   educational and business
   • Always step-up:  Volunteer for a 
   committee and then leadership
                             1. Programs and Certification
                        10/25
          WBL                2. Career and Workforce Readiness
                        11/16 3. The Role of the WBLC
                             4. Advisory Boards
          10                 5. Marketing Your Program 
                        1/24/1
     WORK-BASED          7   6. Career Counseling
       LEARNING              7. Student Preparation for Training
                         2/28
   COORDINATOR’S             8. Job Coaching Skills
    COMPETENCIES 
                             9. Training and Placement
                         4/4
                             10. Labor Law and Safety Training Measures
  WEBINAR OBJECTIVES
   Define “Quality Work-Based Learning Program?”
   Create awareness of the importance of  competencies for Work-
    Based Learning Coordinators
   Explore the first two Work-Based Learning Coordinators’ 
    Competencies 
     1. Work-Based Learning Programs and Certification
     2. Career & Workforce Readiness
     Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience 
                    Quantity OR Quality?
                    What Makes a Quality Program?
          QUANTITY?                               QUALITY?
                                           Rigor of workforce ready 
   # of students placed                     curriculum (Skills:  Soft skills + 
   # of training hours
   # of workforce ready                     special job skills; authentic)
                                           Variety of Work-Based 
     classroom hours
   # of Work-Based Learning                 Learning classroom activities
     classroom hours for guest             Career Guidance
     speakers, simulation, field           Placements match student’s 
     trips, etc.                             career interests
                                           Training plan + evaluation
            COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES?
                                   •  Establish a standard
                                   •  A system to measure
                                   •  Guidelines to follow
      WHY •Benchmarks to reach
                                   •  Validation of school’s time 
                                      and money for position ROI
                                   TO BE USED IN:
                                   •  New hires
                                   •  Current coordinator’s 
                                      evaluation
                                   •  Enhance student success