Discover · Design · Deliver
WBTO Transforms Your CTE Program into a Launch Pad for Success
Bringing education and industry to the table — world-class CTE programs unite both in three stages.
DISCOVER
Part I: Regional Needs Assessment
WBTO interviews schools and regional employers to better understand local economic needs. Schools learn what skills local manufacturers seek in entry-level talent; manufacturers learn what schools are teaching students.
The result: WBTO builds bridges by aligning education and industry.
Part II: Gap Analysis
We confirm what skills, equipment, and capacities manufacturers require, then compare this to your school’s CTE program. Schools discover which areas of their current program are most useful — and which are not. Manufacturers surface the hottest job-market skills, setting students up for success.
The result: WBTO’s analysis reveals how your CTE program can evolve to suit the manufacturing economy. Example: if TIG welders are in high demand, yet your school isn’t equipped for TIG welding, a gap exists.
DESIGN
Your Roadmap to More Effective CTE
WBTO delivers its Regional Needs Assessment report to all stakeholders. This exposes gaps, offers solutions to align with industry needs, and provides clear action items to share throughout the educational community.
Schools receive a complete report of where their current program is not achieving its potential, with clear action items to improve performance. Manufacturers gain the chance to contribute to their future workforce by cooperating in their education.
The result: The Regional Needs Assessment points out misalignments holding back your CTE program — and offers concrete solutions for motivated students to impact the local economy, their community, their families, and your school.
DELIVER
Part I: Partner with Schools and Instructors
The assessment often uncovers the need for instructors and other school personnel to receive training on specific equipment and techniques. WBTO’s experts provide one-on-one training on topics like operating machinery, machine sourcing and installation, proper equipment maintenance and repair, and designing manufacturing-informed classroom projects. We also support machines that break down.
The result: Instructors gain technical skills, strengthening their knowledge and classroom confidence. Schools gain a partner that can quickly address equipment breakdowns, keeping the CTE program moving forward.
Part II: Partner with Manufacturers
While we work with your school, WBTO also collaborates with local manufacturers. Developing CTE programs with input from both education and industry means constantly improving capabilities based on industry feedback, an entry-level pipeline of student talent, and greater exposure to real-world applications for students.
The result: Schools gain program refinements and higher student interest; manufacturers gain early access to talent they trust — ideal hires and apprentices.
Part III: Prepare Students with Soft-Skill Success
Manufacturers often cite declining interpersonal skills as a roadblock to vocational success. Our workforce readiness training centers on communication and collaboration, following workplace instruction, self-direction and motivation, providing and receiving feedback, and business etiquette.
The result: Students ready to work well with others from day one — applying soft-skill lessons in classrooms, not just job sites.