Access and manage WBL opportunities as an educator

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All educators are able to view student and educator Work-based learning (WBL) Opportunities in their Xello Educator account. Check in on your students' WBL requests while you're already in Xello managing other student work.

To access WBL in Xello:

  1. From your educator account, click Features and select Work-based learning.
    Educator account in Xello, Opportunities selected from side menu
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    Educator account in Xello, Opportunities selected from side menu
  2. From this landing page, manage Student requests, explore Student opportunities, Educator opportunities, or available Companies.
    Work-based learning landing page
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    Work-based learning landing page

View and sort student requests

When viewing the list of student requests, you can filter and sort the following ways:

  • Use the search bar to narrow the list to show one student or a specific request.
  • Filter the table by clicking Filters to narrow the list.
  • Click a column heading to sort the table by column data.
noteNote: Although all educators can view requests, it's recommended that your district selects an “Opportunity Coordinator” at each school to manage student requests.

To view and organize the list of student requests:

  1. From the Work-based learning landing page, next to Student requests, click Manage.
  2. To narrow the list, click Filter.
  3. Select between a variety of filtering options, including: 
    • Grade
    • School
    • Type
    • Company
    • Request status. These include:
      • Requested
      • Setup underway
      • Application submitted
      • Scheduled
      • Hired/Selected
      • Canceled
    • Approval status. These include:
      • Approved
      • Pending
      • Declined
    Filters modal. Filter options include grade, institution, type, company, request status, and approval status
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    Filters modal. Filter options include grade, institution, type, company, request status, and approval status
  4. Use the search bar to narrow down the list of requests to one student or opportunity.

Additional resources

  • pdfPDF
    PDFIntroduction to WBL in Xello

    Get a brief introduction to Work-based learning in Xello.

  • short videoShort Video
    Short VideoHelp students thrive with Work-based learning

    Use this short overview video to get an introduction to Xello's work-based learning module. Learn how this integrated platform opens up a world of discovery for students and educators to better prepare them for an ever-changing world.

  • live webinarRecorded webinar
    Recorded WebinarThe Basics: WBL in Xello for Admin

    Learn the fundamentals of Xello's work-based learning module. This session will review the key components of your WBL Administrator workspace and share best practices to ensure your program’s success.

  • live webinarRecorded webinar
    Recorded WebinarBeyond Basics: WBL Learning in Xello for Admin

    Do you want to leverage Xello's built in tools to support your WBL program? Dive deeper into Xello’s capabilities to see how your educator tools can be used to communicate and track work-based learning requirements.

  • pdfXello Resource
    Xello ResourceGet Started for WBL Administrators

    If you're a WBL admin, use the resources on this page to learn more, and to find shareable resources to help you get started.

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