Scaling Work-Based Learning Is a Team Sport

Source: Kevin Grubb, Vice President, Work-Based Learning, Strada Education Foundation


Scaling work-based learning requires more than strong systems—it depends on the collective effort of a well-aligned team. In this second installment of the series, Kevin Grubb explores how institutions can move from strategy to action by mobilizing faculty, staff, employers, and external partners around a shared goal. The article highlights practical approaches to activating cross-functional teams, strengthening and coordinating employer partnerships, and investing in supervisor development to ensure high-quality student experiences. Together, these strategies emphasize that expanding access to work-based learning is a collaborative effort—one that succeeds when institutions think broadly about who is involved and how they work together.