Frederick County Economic Development Authority

Businesses can connect with future talent through Work-Based Learning opportunities available in Winchester, Frederick County, and Clarke County, VA. There are a variety of ways to engage with workers through each school system, ranging from short-term unpaid opportunities, like job shadowing, to long-term paid opportunities, like Registered Apprenticeships. 

Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's Workforce Development Committee has summarized work-based learning opportunities and provides examples of how engaging in these types of work experiences with high school students can benefit businesses.

Securing the Future Through Work-Based Learning | A Skilled Workforce Initiative