
The Work-Based Learning Honors Program involves businesses, schools and community organizations working together to provide high school juniors and seniors with an education rich in both rigorous academics and practical work-related experiences—teaching them the tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with today’s workplace while encouraging community service.
Today’s high-skilled job market demands that all high school graduates—whatever their career destinations—have advanced academic knowledge and work place skills. This program is designed for the student who has a clearly defined career goal. Students will have the opportunity to take advantage of state approved pathway offerings at their perspective school.
The WBL Honors Program will culminate their internship experiences, research on industry trends, and community service project in a visual format by creating and maintaining an industry recognized e-Portfolio.
The e-Portfolios will provide hands-on learning opportunities and to help students successfully make the transition from high school to college and from college into the workplace as a productive citizen.




Online Portfolio
An ePortfolio is a collection of work (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning over time. When you think about your ePortfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.
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The American Association of Colleges and Universities recently found that nearly 80% of employers say that an electronic portfolio would be useful to them in ensuring that job applicants have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their company or organization. (American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2013)
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Backpack Love Community Service
You are expected to be at one of the following meeting times to help sort food donations for Backpack Love. Schedule with your coordinator and wear comfortable shoes! For more info about the organization, click here.
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2145 Centennial Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504
FEB 9th @ 9:00 AM
FEB 10th @ 1:00 PM
FEB 15th @ 4:00 PM
Business Ethics Seminar
Date: March 30
We will have an all day Business Ethics Seminar at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. See your coordinator for a permission form or download and print your own from below.
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Review the two ethical scenario's below prior to the seminar and please be prepared to discuss your responses.

You MUST fill out the waiver here in order to participate in the ropes course at the Business Ethics Seminar. Once you complete the waiver, you will get an e-mail confirmation. Forward the confirmation to your coordinator. You could also get a paper copy of the waiver from your coordinator. Have your insurance card handy when completing the form (both online or paper copy).
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Cohort Meeting Dates
AUG 28, Orientation
Lanier Technical College
Governor Nathan Deal Building
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
SEPT 25
Community Service
Lanier Technical College
Governor Nathan Deal Building
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
OCT 30
Leadership
TBA
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
NOV 27
Higher Education
Lanier College & Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
DEC
Home Schools
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All groups will meet individually with your coordinator.
JAN 29
Social Media Etiquette
Lanier College & Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
FEB 27
Communication
Lanier College & Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
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March 8,
Portfolio Presentation
Lanier College & Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
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Times TBA
Apr 17, Celebration
Lanier College & Career Academy​
Bistro
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Morning Cohort 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Afternoon Cohort 2:15 – 3:30 p.m
