Work-Based Learning Incentive Program
The Work-Based Learning Incentive Program (WBLIP) is a state-funded program offering financial reimbursements of up to $10,000 to businesses to create or expand high-quality work-based learning programs. Additional incentives are available, including for small and/or rural businesses. This program ends in May 2024.
About the Work-Based Learning Incentive Program
This program for students and job seekers creates opportunities to learn ABOUT work THROUGH work and AT work.
What does work-based learning look like? (This list is not exhaustive)
Learn ABOUT Work:
$1,500-$2,500 Reimbursement Available
- Job shadowing
- Mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Career Counseling
- Career Planning
- Career Fairs
- Career Presentations
- Industry Speakers
- Informational Interviews
- Worksite Tours
Learn THROUGH Work:
$4,500-$6,000 Reimbursement Available
- Clinical Experiences
- Credit-for-work Experiences
- Internships
- Pre-apprenticeships
- Industry-sponsored Project
- Supervised Entrepreneurship Experience
Learning AT Work:
$8,000 – $10,000 Reimbursement Available
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job Training
- Employee Development
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce media contact:
Community Foundation media contact:
Claire Bouchard
970.488.1976
[email protected]
Reimbursement Program Guidelines and Expectations
To receive an incentive payment from this reimbursement program, the employers must provide BOTH documentation that the requirement was accomplished AND a reimbursement request for allowable expenses, including staff costs, to complete the requirement. Employers may only be reimbursed up to the maximum amount allowed, $10,000. Please view the Employer Incentive Checklist.
Quality learning experiences for learners and job seekers is an expected outcome of work-based learning. Through this program, employers must meet the Work-based Learning Quality Expectations.
Resources
Get Involved
For more information and to sign up your business for Work-Based Learning and this reimbursement program, contact Heather Everett, WBLIP manager, at [email protected].