Employer Interest Is Not the Same as Employer Readiness for Work-Based Learning 
A lot of employers are interested in work-based learning (WBL) right now. That is a…
Greg ArenzMay 19, 2026
How to Build Work-Based Learning Capacity That Actually Lasts 
You’ve diagnosed the problem. Your work-based learning program has real strengths: committed educators, meaningful employer…
Is Your Work-Based Learning Program Running on Heroics? 
Work-based learning (WBL) is relationship-intensive by nature. Employers trust the people they know. Students need…
Greg ArenzApril 15, 2026
Work-Based Learning Isn’t a Staffing Problem 
If you’re trying to grow work-based learning (WBL) in a school or district, you’ve probably…
Greg ArenzApril 15, 2026
The work-based learning continuum: Why one-off activities stall 
If you’ve ever sat through a career day and thought, “Well, that was nice,” you’re…
Greg ArenzMarch 18, 2026
What high-quality WBL actually means: the 4 As (with examples) 
If you’ve been around work-based learning (WBL) for more than five minutes, you’ve seen the…
Greg ArenzFebruary 10, 2026
What If the Most Important Shift in Education Isn’t More Degrees—but Earlier, Real-World Experience? 
What If the Most Important Shift in Education Isn’t More Degrees—but Earlier, Real-World Experience?
For decades, we’ve treated education as a linear pathway: do well in school, earn a…
Greg ArenzJanuary 13, 2026
The Case for High-Quality Work-Based Learning 
The Disconnect We Must Close In a time when workforce gaps are growing and industries…
GPS_AdminJune 25, 2025
Unlocking Work-Based Learning Opportunities with AI: How SchoolJoy is Transforming Student Pairing 
The landscape of work-based learning (WBL) is rapidly evolving, and with it comes the need…
Me_ganMarch 17, 2025
The WBL Journey: Career Awareness & Impact in Milwaukee Public Schools 
It’s 9 AM—the dog’s fed, emails are cleared, and the coffee’s kicking in. A solid…
Me_ganMarch 5, 2025
