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Today's focus is on Work-Based Learning, which provides students with the opportunity of work experience while enrolled in certain degree programs. Many students want to know the options they have in college, especially in the apprenticeship programs. Professor Chris and Kathy Frederick, Wake Tech's director of Student Work Experience and Employer/University Advisory Partnerships, dive into Work-Based Learning. What is it? Who can get into it? What opportunities does it provide for students?