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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # WBL Specialist (62994) - **Company:** Adams, Inc. - **Location:** Crystal Springs, MS, United States - **Salary:** $46,384.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Computer Literacy, Text Processing - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59520802-wbl-specialist-62994 ## About the Role * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred. * Previous experience in group facilitation, student management, workforce development, career counseling, or Job Corps preferred. * Computer literacy and proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred. * Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively with students, employers, community partners, and Center staff. * Valid in-state driver's license required. * Must meet Company insurability requirements. Make an Impact Join our team and help students gain real-world work experience, career skills, and the confidence to succeed. Your work will directly contribute to preparing young adults for meaningful employment and long-term career success. ## Description The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist is responsible for developing and managing work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for successful careers, higher education, or advanced training. This position ensures eligible students participate in meaningful on- and off-Center work experiences while gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become employment-ready. The WBL Specialist builds strong partnerships with employers and community organizations, develops WBL agreements, monitors work sites, provides student transportation as required, and ensures accurate and compliant student documentation., * Manage and oversee the Center's Work-Based Learning Program. * Ensure eligible students participate in appropriate on- and off-Center WBL assignments. * Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners. * Identify WBL opportunities, establish MOUs, and conduct required site visits, OSHA inspections, and student supervision. * Promote the WBL Program to students and staff and communicate the value of hands-on work experience. * Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant WBL documentation and student data. * Monitor student performance, attendance, accountability, and progress toward employment goals. * Provide employability and career counseling, mentoring, and support to students. * Update student career and development plans and identify and address barriers to student success. * Provide transportation services in accordance with Center requirements. * Supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership to WBL program staff. * Ensure program activities support and meet DOL and Company performance goals. * Maintain a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment. * Collaborate with all Center departments to provide effective student supervision and services. * Demonstrate and reinforce Career Success Standards and positive workplace behaviors. * Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, employers, and management. * Identify problems, develop solutions, and follow through to ensure issues are resolved. * Maintain high standards of attendance, accountability, productivity, and work quality. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [A beginner’s guide to modern natural language processing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/858-a-beginner-s-guide-to-modern-natural-language-processing) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Multilingual NLP pipeline up and running from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/901-multilingual-nlp-pipeline-up-and-running-from-scratch) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Ranking Amazon Reviews by Quality with Pointwise Ratings learned from Pairwise Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2-ranking-amazon-reviews-by-quality-with-pointwise-ratings-learned-from-pairwise-data) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)