Work-related learning roles in Xello
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Work-related learning (WRL) in Xello has different roles for educators and admin, each with specific permissions and abilities to help manage student work. These roles provide a streamlined way to handle WRL activities, such as student requests and opportunities, or adding companies and contacts.

WRL role Visibility and capabilities

No WRL role

(Assigned by default)

No specific Work-related learning responsibilities.

  • Users with No WRL role have limited access to the system.
  • Can see student requests and opportunities but cannot manage them.
  • Can export and filter WRL tables.

WBL Coordinator

(School or region level)

Work with students to manage their Work-related learning activities.

  • Has all the capabilities of an educator with No WRL role assigned.
  • Coordinators work with students to manage their Work-related learning activities.
  • Can manage student requests, which includes changing their status and adding information, files, or hours on behalf of students.
  • Can approve or decline student-added opportunities.
  • Is the minimum role required to review and confirm student hours.

WRL Administrator

(School level)

Manage companies, contacts, and opportunities relevant to their school.

  • Has all the capabilities of a WRL Coordinator.
  • Can add companies and contacts.
  • Can create opportunities limited to their specific school and by year.
  • Can approve and publish opportunities posted by employers.
  • Can set e-verification requirements for opportunities they create.
  • Can access and manage WRL settings.
  • Can filter data to see information relevant to their school.

WRL Administrator

(Regional level)

Manage companies, contacts, and opportunities relevant to all schools/institutions within the region.

  • Has all the capabilities of a WRL Coordinator.
  • Has comprehensive visibility into all WRL data for students across all schools in their region.
  • Can filter student opportunities and requests by school.
  • Can add companies and contacts at the region level.
  • Can create opportunities available to students in their district and limit them to specific schools.
  • Can change e-verification requirements for opportunities in bulk.
  • Can access and manage WRL settings.

To learn which role you've been assigned:

  1. From the top right corner of your educator account, click your name and select Profile to open your profile page.
    Educator avatar menu open with cursor hovering over Profile
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    Educator avatar menu open with cursor hovering over Profile
  2. Scroll down to the Permissions section.
    Educator profile page scrolled down to the Permissions section. This person has a Work-based learning role of WBL Administrator
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    Educator profile page scrolled down to the Permissions section. This person has a Work-based learning role of WBL Administrator

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Additional resources

  • pdfPDF
    PDFIntroduction to WRL in Xello
  • pdfPDF
    PDFTrack Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6 with Bulk Status Updates in WRL
  • pdfXello Resource
    Xello ResourceGet Started for WRL Administrators

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