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WBL
Work-Based Learning including co-op, internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and international experiences.

WDB
The Workforce Development Board (formerly the Private Industry Council) is a 24-member board of private sector and public sector representatives charged with providing policy, planning, and oversight for workforce initiatives such as JobLink Centers, in-school youth and out-of-school youth using funding from the Workforce Investment Act and Welfare to Work.

WEBADVISOR
A limited, yet powerful web application access to the Colleague software that is used by all employees and students. Network account (SNAP) is needed to access this over the web. Software is provided by Datatel.

WILDLIFE HABITATS
As of June 2008 five of CPCC's six campuses have been certified as National Wildlife Habitats by the National Wildlife Federation. For more information, visit the Center for Sustainability.

WORD
Documents are commonly produced by faculty in Microsoft's Word word processing application. These are quite common in online courses and throughout CPCC's web sites. A free "viewer" plug-in that allows users to view Word documents without having the software installed on their system is available through the downloads area of the Microsoft website.

WORKPLACE BASIC SKILLS
See Workplace Literacy, WPL

WPL
Workplace Literacy, also known as Workplace Basic Skills, is any customized program provided to business and industry on-site.  Programs include upgraded basic skills, English as a Second Language, and GED preparation.