Work-Based Learning

A work-based learning (WBL) experience connects a student with a local business who assigns meaningful and authentic career-related experiences. The school, student, and workplace mentor create a training plan to guide the student’s WBL experience. Through this experience, a student will develop specific career-related skills, as well as a variety of employability skills, necessary for success in today’s workforce.

To be eligible for a work-based learning experience, students must be enrolled in the capstone course of a career pathway. Carmel High School currently offers 27 career pathways. Each pathway offers a four-course sequence featuring a principles course, two advanced courses, and a culminating capstone course. 

WBL Program Overview

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Partner with CHS

If you're passionate about shaping the future and making a lasting impact, we invite you to become a mentor in our Work-Based Learning program! This is a unique opportunity to guide students as they gain valuable real-world experience and prepare for their next steps. 

Partnership Form


Schedule a Meeting

Please be sure select the category that best describes the purpose of the meeting: 

  • Students (meeting in CHS office at CHS)
  • Business Partner (in-person meeting)
  • Phone conversation (business partner or parent)
  • Teachers (meeting in CHS office)

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Carmel High School offers students a wide variety of career pathways.

Career Pathways at CHS