How does participating in a Structured Learning Experience benefit students?

Students who participate in structured learning experiences can benefit by having the opportunity to: 

• Identify career interests, skills, and abilities
• Explore career goals
• Identify on-the-job support needs
• Develop employability skills
• Develop good work habits
• Build Self-esteem and self confidence
• Gain an understanding of employer expectations
• Develop an understanding of the link between academics and work
• Gain valuable work experience
• Develop an understanding of the workplace
• Develop an understanding of earning a paycheck
• Learn responsibility related to workplace
• Develop a resume
• Comply with expectations for job performance, behavior, and social interactions
• Learn to communicate needs and use support strategies
• Follow-through on work commitments
• Follow workplace guidelines and procedures
• Learn to show respect to coworkers and be responsible 
• Learn as much as possible about the work environment and the job
• Reflect on the experience
• Work towards developing individual career goals