Work-based learning roles in Xello
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Work-based learning (WBL) 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 WBL activities, such as student requests and opportunities, or adding companies and contacts.

WBL role Visibility and capabilities

No WBL role

(Assigned by default)

No specific Work-based learning responsibilities.

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

WBL Coordinator

(School or district/region level)

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

  • Has all the capabilities of an educator with No WBL role assigned.
  • Coordinators work with students to manage their Work-based 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.

WBL Administrator

(School level)

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

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

WBL Administrator

(District/Regional level)

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

  • Has all the capabilities of a WBL Coordinator.
  • Has comprehensive visibility into all WBL data for students across all schools in their district.
  • 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 WBL 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 WBL 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
  • live webinarRecorded webinar
    Recorded WebinarBeyond Basics: WBL Learning in Xello for Admin
  • pdfXello Resource
    Xello ResourceGet Started for WBL Administrators

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