Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (WBLA) Catalysts - Recommendation Form

AWARD OBJECTIVE: This award will recognize a business, education program, agency, or other organization that demonstrates best practices in work-based learning and apprenticeship programming. Catalysts will be spotlighted at the WBLA Quarterly Meeting, workNet and/or Apprenticeship Illinois social media, and the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) Quarterly Bulletin.

ELIGIBILITY: Any person, team, or organization that exemplifies best practices in Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship. If applicable, programs must abide by the standards established by the Quality Jobs Act. Contenders will be considered from any of the following types of work-based learning:

Career Awareness: Initial exposure to various careers through activities
Career Exploration: Deeper investigation into specific career paths such as job shadowing, or career assessments, mentorship, etc.
Career Preparation: Hands-on experience like on-the-job training, internships, pre-apprenticeships, or project-based learning
Apprenticeship: Combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers
Incumbent Worker Training: “Learning FOR Work;” refine and improve skills for immediate use, and career progression within specific job settings; onboarding and ongoing professional development

*DISCLAIMER: WBLA Members are ineligible for consideration as a WBLA Catalyst
Contact Information:
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Name of Recommended Program, Team, or Individual
Location of the Program, Team, or Individual
Point of Contact for Program, Team, or Individual Name Point of Contact for Program, Team, or Individual Name First Last
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Tell Us About the Program/Person/Team Your Are Recommending
What makes this recommendee a catalyst for work-based learning and apprenticeship?
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OUTCOMES: What local or statewide business needs and economic challenges does the recommendee tackle? How did the recommendee measure success?
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PROGRAM DESIGN: What does the recommendee do to ensure that this program is sustainable long term? Is this recommendee's work duplicable across the state in a variety of environments?
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COLLABORATION: What partnerships did the recommendee seek out to further develop program success? What have they done to foster collaboration with other partners?
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Supplemental Materials
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Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (WBLA) Catalysts - Recommendation Form

Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (WBLA) Catalysts - Recommendation Form

Contact Information:

Tell Us About the Program/Person/Team Your Are Recommending

Supplemental Materials