Bridge the Gap Between Classroom and Career

The NCHSE Work-based Learning Guide 4.0 is a comprehensive resource designed to help health science educators build meaningful, career-connected learning experiences for students. The guide provides the tools, strategies, and resources needed to develop a successful WBL component within a health science program—from preparing students and engaging industry partners to creating authentic workplace learning opportunities.

The Work-based Learning Guide 4.0 is designed for health science educators and program leaders who want to expand career-connected learning opportunities but need support building a strong WBL structure. Whether you are developing a new WBL program or strengthening existing experiences, the guide provides practical resources to support your goals.

The Work-based Learning Guide 4.0 includes 240+ resources to help educators plan, implement, and support high-quality WBL experiences. Resources include lesson plans, projects, activities, templates, and tools designed to help educators prepare students, collaborate with industry partners, and create meaningful workplace learning opportunities.

Building a successful WBL program takes more than finding a workplace partner. The NCHSE Work-based Learning Guide provides a structured approach to help educators develop partnerships, prepare students for experiences, connect classroom instruction to real-world applications, and evaluate student growth.

The NCHSE Work-based Learning Guide supports educators in meeting work-based learning expectations by aligning WBL strategies with the National Health Science Standards and helping programs create experiences that connect classroom instruction with healthcare industry expectations.

The guide helps educators create stronger WBL experiences while giving students opportunities to explore healthcare careers, practice skills in real-world settings, connect with industry professionals, and develop the confidence and workplace skills needed for future success.

Unlike general WBL resources, the NCHSE Work-based Learning Guide was specifically created for health science education programs. It addresses the unique needs of healthcare pathways by helping educators build industry partnerships, prepare students for workplace experiences, and connect WBL activities directly to health science instruction and standards.

No. The guide provides strategies and resources to help educators develop and strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals and community partners. It helps programs move from simply finding opportunities to building sustainable partnerships.

Yes. The guide supports a variety of WBL experiences, including classroom-based projects, simulations, career exploration activities, and other opportunities that help students connect learning to healthcare careers.

The guide provides a roadmap for getting started, including guidance on planning experiences, defining roles, preparing students, working with partners, and evaluating outcomes.

The NCHSE Work-based Learning Guide 4.0 is available for $210. Members of NCHSE member states and HSEA members receive a $50 discount, bringing the cost to $160. The guide provides 240+ resources, including lesson plans, projects, activities, and templates to help educators build meaningful work-based learning experiences for health science students.

Yes. NCHSE works with schools and districts that use purchase orders. To submit a PO or begin the purchasing process, contact hello@healthscienceconsortium.org.