
What is service learning?
Service learning is an important part of technical education. It allows for real-world experience and helps to develop soft/employability skills. Service-learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service in order to provide a pragmatic, progressive learning experience while meeting societal needs.
Minnesota Program Examples
National Program Examples

Toyota Prius repair project
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
State farm donated a totalled 2008 Toyota
Prius Hybrid Electric Vehicle to NWTC. Students repaired collision damage and the alternative fuel vehicle is now road legal, and is used by the college to promote its automotive and energy related programs.

Car Refurbish
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Students refurbished a 2003 Dodge Neon for the Golden House. The donation of this car will enable the organization’s staff and volunteers to give rides to clients who do not have access to
reliable transportation. Students conducted a complete safety
inspection and repaired several systems.
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