{"id":762,"date":"2026-09-19T01:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T01:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentoringmeinc.org\/?page_id=762"},"modified":"2026-09-20T02:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T02:27:26","slug":"employers-host-a-work-based-learning-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mentoringmeinc.org\/?page_id=762","title":{"rendered":"Employers | Host a Work-Based Learning Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"762\" class=\"elementor elementor-762\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f59ce42 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f59ce42\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0ddd55\" data-id=\"e0ddd55\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13632d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13632d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.mmi-partner{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#17363d;line-height:1.65}.mmi-partner *{box-sizing:border-box}.mmi-partner .wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:auto;padding:0 24px}.mmi-partner .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b4651,#16717c);padding:64px 0;color:#fff}.mmi-partner .eyebrow{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#f4bf61;text-transform:uppercase}.mmi-partner h1{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,60px);line-height:1.08;margin:12px 0 18px;color:#fff}.mmi-partner h2{font-size:34px;line-height:1.2;color:#0b4651;margin:0 0 14px}.mmi-partner h3{font-size:22px;color:#0b4651;margin:0 0 9px}.mmi-partner .lead{font-size:19px;max-width:790px}.mmi-partner .section{padding:58px 0}.mmi-partner .soft{background:#f2f7f6}.mmi-partner .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:28px}.mmi-partner .card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #d7e5e3;border-left:5px solid #f4bf61;padding:25px;border-radius:10px}.mmi-partner .check{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:20px 0}.mmi-partner .check li{margin:12px 0;padding-left:27px;position:relative}.mmi-partner .check li:before{content:'\u2713';position:absolute;left:0;color:#d37a27;font-weight:900}.mmi-partner .steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:28px}.mmi-partner .step{background:#fff;border:1px solid #d7e5e3;border-radius:10px;padding:22px}.mmi-partner .num{display:inline-flex;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#f4bf61;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:12px}.mmi-partner .cta{background:#0b4651;color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:58px 24px}.mmi-partner .cta h2{color:#fff}.mmi-partner .btn{display:inline-block;background:#f4bf61;color:#15343a!important;padding:14px 22px;border-radius:7px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800}@media(max-width:800px){.mmi-partner .grid,.mmi-partner .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n<main class=\"mmi-partner\">\n<section class=\"hero\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Employer Partnerships<\/div><h1>Help a participant practice workplace skills in a real setting.<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Mentoring Me Inc. partners with businesses and community organizations to coordinate supported Work-Based Learning Experiences for students with disabilities ages 14\u201321 who are enrolled in school.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>What is a Work-Based Learning Experience?<\/h2><p class=\"lead\">A WBLE gives a student structured, supervised exposure to a workplace connected to their interests and approved goals. The experience is coordinated under the participant\u2019s Florida Vocational Rehabilitation authorization.<\/p><div class=\"grid\">\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Meaningful career exposure<\/h3><p>Participants learn about real roles, routines, expectations and career pathways.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Supported skill practice<\/h3><p>Participants practice communication, professionalism, problem-solving and task completion.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Individualized matching<\/h3><p>Placement decisions consider the participant\u2019s interests, strengths, goals and support needs.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Documented progress<\/h3><p>Participation and skill development are tracked throughout the authorized experience.<\/p><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section soft\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>What each partner provides<\/h2><div class=\"grid\">\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>The worksite partner<\/h3><ul class=\"check\"><li>Meaningful, age-appropriate workplace tasks<\/li><li>A designated supervisor or point of contact<\/li><li>A safe and respectful learning environment<\/li><li>Clear instructions and constructive feedback<\/li><li>Schedule and attendance verification<\/li><li>Prompt communication about questions or concerns<\/li><\/ul><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Mentoring Me Inc.<\/h3><ul class=\"check\"><li>Review of the authorized service and approved goals<\/li><li>Participant preparation and worksite matching<\/li><li>Coordination of schedules, expectations and supports<\/li><li>Employment Specialist coaching and check-ins<\/li><li>Communication with the referral team<\/li><li>Progress and completion documentation<\/li><\/ul><\/article>\n<\/div><p>Placement details\u2014including wage arrangements, scheduling, insurance responsibilities and required documentation\u2014are confirmed with the worksite before the experience begins.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>Why become a worksite partner?<\/h2><div class=\"grid\">\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Introduce your industry<\/h3><p>Help a participant understand the roles, skills and opportunities in your field.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Develop emerging talent<\/h3><p>Offer practical feedback while a participant builds confidence and workplace habits.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Strengthen inclusion<\/h3><p>Contribute to a more accessible pathway from school to meaningful employment.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"card\"><h3>Receive coordinated support<\/h3><p>Work with a consistent Employment Specialist before, during and after the experience.<\/p><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section soft\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>A simple partnership process<\/h2><div class=\"steps\">\n<div class=\"step\"><span class=\"num\">1<\/span><h3>Conversation<\/h3><p>We learn about your worksite, available tasks and preferred schedule.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\"><span class=\"num\">2<\/span><h3>Match<\/h3><p>We identify an appropriate participant and confirm the authorized service.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\"><span class=\"num\">3<\/span><h3>Setup<\/h3><p>Roles, schedule, supervision, documentation and supports are confirmed.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\"><span class=\"num\">4<\/span><h3>Experience<\/h3><p>The participant begins with coaching, check-ins and ongoing communication.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><p style=\"margin-top:24px\">Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee a placement. Every match depends on participant needs, referral status, authorization and worksite fit.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cta\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>Start a worksite partnership conversation<\/h2><p class=\"lead\" style=\"margin:0 auto 24px\">Tell us about your business, the types of tasks a participant could observe or practice, and the best person to contact.<\/p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"mailto:contactus@mentoringmeinc.org?subject=Worksite%20Partner%20Conversation\">Become a Worksite Partner<\/a><p style=\"margin:20px 0 0\">Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk County inquiries are welcome.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<\/main>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employer Partnerships Help a participant practice workplace skills in a real setting. 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