Step 1: Create your NCBCE profile at go.wblnavigator.org/sign-up. You will be told that your account is pending, but you will still have some functionality on the website while you are waiting on your registration to be validated.

When you are designating the location, it is recommended to title it with the name of your business instead of ‘Headquarters’ or ‘Raleigh office,’ as you will select the location for your resource from a drop down menu with all other business locations listed as options to select as well.

If you will have programs in multiple locations or if your headquarters is out of state, create a location titled “Company name – Corporate Headquarters” and the address of your headquarters. Then click “Add a Location” and title it “Company name – Raleigh” (or wherever that program will be taking place) and include the address for that location.

Step 2: For security purposes, we will validate your account. (This is our safety measure to ensure only approved companies are loading resources on the Navigator site - resources that are searchable to teachers and other educators.)

Step 3: When you receive an email letting you know that your account has been validated, sign in to Navigator at go.wblnavigator.org.

• You will need to have a logo/cover image available to set up your resource.
• Click on the "Resources" tab in the left column.
• Click on the "Create Resource" button in the top right corner.
• Click "Appointment" → "Students@Work"
• If it gives you an error message and won’t let you go on during any of these steps, try signing out and then signing back in.

Step 4: Under “Template” select "Start from Scratch."

Step 5: In the “Cover Image” section, click the white space and add the file image you would like to appear on the resource card. This could be a company logo, a photo, even an icon of some sort. If the image does not fit perfectly, leave it and our IT person will be able to adjust the same image to fit. Your image will not be changed, just altered to fit the space.

Step 6: Under “Title,” give the program a name. This should be "2025 Students@Work – [Company Name]."

Step 7: Under “Description,” provide an overview of the program. This can be as descriptive as you would like it to be and should mention the county where your business is located. Including the location ensures that school systems in your area will know that yours is a program they will strongly want to consider. In your description, please indicate whether your program will be Virtual, Student Location or Worksite Location. Please also include that the exact date for the program will be set in coordination with the partnering school. **Note ** If you prefer to set a date ahead of time, that is fine.

Step 8: Under “Grade Level,” Students@Work should reflect Middle School.
**Note** Unless your program traditionally targets high school students.

Step 9: Under “Career Cluster,” indicate your industry and also any industries that have relevance to the work you do.

Step 10: In “Files,” if you have an agenda or presentation to share with the schools, you may add it here in this section. This can be added now or closer to the Students@Work program date. Consider including attachments that could help streamline the administrative elements of the program. For example, if the event is on-site, is there parking, registration, or dress code information in which the teachers should be aware? You could also attach information on your company that you would like students to see or read ahead of time.

Step 11: Under “Location Type,” choose Virtual, Student Location or Worksite Location. In the “Location Details” section add any details about the location the educator should know. Since "Location Notes" is a required field, feel free to put TBD if you don’t have anything specific to put at this time.

Step 12: Under “Availability,” choose the date of your Students@Work program. If you have a specific time for the program, you may add the time in the “Availability Notes” section. The form requires that you include a date for your program. If you will be deciding that once you are partnered with your school, you can select all of March and indicate “Program date will be determined in coordination with partnering school” in the ‘availability notes’ section.

Step 13: “Review” allows you to review your Students@Work details and either save as a draft or publish now.

• Submitted resource/program forms are searchable to educators and can be added to their request box. Once they select your program, they will be able to message with you directly about timing and other details.

Notes: 

• Once you have submitted a program form, you can edit the details of that form at any point. Simply select “Resources” in the left column, click on “Current,” at the top of the page and select your program. You can edit the specific sections as needed.
• If you want to turn your listed program to a dormant / inactive stage after posting, click "Archive" in the top right corner of the resource.