Work-Based Learning

Eligible Programs

Are you an employer seeking an intern?

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program places students in occupations related to their programs of study and in alignment with career goals. Area businesses, industries, and public agencies provide ascending levels of responsibility and training for the intern.

Students are pre-screened by the Work-Based Learning Director and must meet academic requirements. In addition, applicants must have a basic foundation in their program of study (at least 12 credit hours of their major/core courses completed), so that they can meet employer expectations.

To participate in Work-Based Learning as an employer, please complete the Work Based-Learning Employer Request form.

Employer Benefits

• Reduced recruiting/training costs
• Pre-screened applicants
• Skilled interns with a basic foundation
• No contracts or fees
• Potential permanent employees
• Community involvement
• Positive impact on workforce development

Program Structure

Students are placed at the beginning of each 16-week semester:

• Fall (mid-August through mid-December)
• Spring (mid-January through mid-May)
• Summer (end of May through July)

Students work a part-time schedule while attending classes at FTCC.

• 1 Credit Hour = 160 hours/semester (10-19 hours/week)
• 2 Credit Hours = 320 hours/semester (20+ hours/week)
• 3 Credit Hours = 480 hours/semester (30+ hours/week)

Policies & Procedures

View Employer Policies and Procedures

Employers set the standard for the quality of work and determine the rate of pay if internship is paid. Students must meet the employer standards as well as the academic requirements of the College.

Student Enrollment

Application Deadlines

• Spring Semester – 1 November
• Summer Semester –  1 April
• Fall Semester – 1 July

To enroll in Work-Based Learning, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled in a program that offers the Work-Based Learning option.
• Have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in your concentration.
• Have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Possess the basic skills required by the employer
• Complete the Work-Based Learning and Student Placement form by clicking the link below.

Harassment/Discrimination Policy

Fayetteville Technical Community College is committed to enforcing the practice of equal opportunity and non-discrimination in personnel policies and intends that employees of the College and citizens of its service are made aware of this commitment. FTCC adheres to the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or 1964 and 1991 and considers sexual harassment an illegal form of discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 permits victims of intentional discrimination, including sexual harassment to have jury trials and to collect compensatory damages for pain and suffering and punitive damages in cases where the employer acted with “malice or reckless indifference.” FTCC also adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, and sex.

Under what conditions may sexual harassment occur?

• Sexual harassment has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work/school environment.
• When submission to such conduct is made either explicitly as a term or condition of an individual’s employment, education decisions, or advancement.
• When submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment, education decisions, or advancement decisions affecting such individual.

Insurance Responsibilities

Accident Insurance

FTCC students participating in a Work-Based Learning (WBL) course are covered by a $10,000 Accident insurance policy. However, some students may be required to obtain additional Professional Liability Insurance through Fayetteville Technical Community College. It is essential to note that FTCC will not be held liable for any accidents or injuries that occur during the student’s employment through the Work-Based Learning program. Furthermore, enrollment in the Work-Based Learning program does not qualify students for unemployment compensation upon completion of their WBL experience.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Employers are required to provide Workers’ Compensation for paid WBL positions during the entire length of the WBL activity. North Carolina law requires all employers to provide this coverage if employing three (3) or more employees.

Unemployment Insurance

By action of the Federal Government and the North Carolina Assembly, WBL students may not apply for unemployment insurance based upon WBL employment. Therefore, unemployment insurance premiums shall not be paid on WBL students working in the state.