Work-based learning not only benefits the student, but also has significant rewards for the employer.
Many industries have a scarcity of capable new employees for entry-level and skilled positions.
Working with students can help expand the pool of job applicants and reduce training costs. If a business depends on the loyalty of customers in the community, playing a visible role in a partnership with schools and students helps create a positive public image. Good community relations make smart business sense. Fulfillment of civic responsibility - Employers in the nonprofit sector often have as part of their charter an obligation to serve the community. Forming a partnership with schools can help meet this civic responsibility.