Piloting first? That's exactly right.
Many founding districts start with an informal pilot — one teacher, one pathway, one semester. No purchase order required to begin. We configure your account, you run it with students, and the documentation generates automatically. When you're ready to formalize, the founding price is waiting.
Start as a Pilot
No PO Required
No PO Required
Why Founding Districts
What you get as a founding partner
Price Locked Forever
$1,500/campus/year — guaranteed permanently as long as you renew. Standard pricing moves to $1,995 after the founding cohort fills. Your rate never increases.
Direct Roadmap Influence
Your program needs drive what gets built next. Year 2 advanced scenarios, Year 3 capstone documentation, and new pathway additions are shaped by founding district feedback — not a product team that's never been in a CTE classroom.
Sample Packet Before You Commit
Before you sign anything we generate a complete sample compliance packet for one of your existing CTE pathways. You see exactly what your documentation will look like before making any decision.
Live in One Week
Teachers onboarded, pathways configured, first checkpoint ready before school starts. No long implementation timeline. Most districts are running scenarios within 5 business days of signup.
Years 2 & 3 Included
Founding districts receive Year 2 (advanced scenarios, job shadow documentation, mentor evaluations) and Year 3 (internship logs, capstone portfolios, employer evaluations) at no additional cost as they release.
Founding Partner Recognition
Listed on wblforge.com as a founding partner district. First access to every new pathway, state framework, and feature. Priority support channel direct to the developer.
Founding vs. Standard Pricing
The price difference is permanent
Standard pricing increases after the founding cohort fills. Founding district pricing is locked for the life of your subscription.
⭐ FOUNDING — 9 SPOTS LEFT
School Pilot / Founding
$1,500
per campus / per year
🔒 Locked forever on renewal
- All 27 CTE pathways
- 117 evidence generators
- 4 annual checkpoints
- Unlimited students
- ADE / Perkins export
- Years 2 & 3 included free
- Direct developer access
School Standard
$1,995
per campus / per year
- All 27 CTE pathways
- 117 evidence generators
- 4 annual checkpoints
- Unlimited students
- ADE / Perkins export
District License
$3,500
up to 5 campuses / per year
- All campuses included
- Director dashboard
- All state frameworks
- Teacher PD + onboarding
- LMS integration available
Enterprise / State
Custom
6+ campuses / state agencies
- Unlimited campuses
- Custom state framework
- White-label available
- State-level reporting
- Partnership options
How It Works
From application to first checkpoint
No long procurement process. Under $5,000 in most states — no RFP required.
1
Apply Below
Fill out the short form. Tell us your pathways, student count, and state. We respond within 24 hours.
2
20-Minute Demo
We walk through one of your existing pathways live and generate a sample compliance packet. You see exactly what your documentation looks like.
3
Pilot or Purchase
Start with an informal pilot — no PO needed. Or formalize with a purchase order. Perkins V Local Allocation eligible.
4
Live in One Week
Teachers onboarded, pathways configured, first checkpoint ready before school starts.
Apply for Founding District Status
Takes about 3 minutes. No commitment required — this starts a conversation, not a contract. We respond within 24 hours on school days.
We respond within 24 hours on school days.
Perkins V Local Allocation eligible · No RFP required under $5,000 in most states.
Perkins V Local Allocation eligible · No RFP required under $5,000 in most states.
Application Received
Thank you for applying to the WBLForge Founding District Program. We'll be in touch within 24 hours on school days to schedule your 20-minute demo and generate your sample compliance packet.
Questions in the meantime? Email jeff@wblforge.com
Questions
Frequently asked
Does the pilot require a purchase order?
No. An informal pilot — one teacher, one pathway, one semester — requires no purchase order and no commitment. We configure your account and you run it with students. The founding price is waiting when you're ready to formalize.
Is WBLForge Perkins V eligible?
Yes. WBLForge is a CTE compliance and documentation platform that directly supports Perkins V Local Allocation requirements for work-based learning documentation, student performance data, and program improvement. Most districts purchase under Local Allocation without an RFP since the cost falls under the $5,000 threshold.
What does "audit-ready" actually mean?
Each student submission generates a complete compliance record containing: the workplace scenario description, the student's written artifact, guided reflection responses, teacher rubric scores across 5 criteria, state WBL indicator alignment, and a records retention notice. One click exports all records for a class or checkpoint as a printable packet. If ADE or your state agency asks for WBL documentation tomorrow, you hand them the packet.
How long does setup take?
Most districts are live within 5 business days. We handle the configuration — pathways, state framework, teacher accounts. Teachers need about 30 minutes of onboarding. Students need zero setup — they access scenarios through a simple link with no account required.
What if my state isn't one of the 16 currently supported?
Founding districts in states outside our current 16 frameworks get a custom state framework build included at no additional cost. We map your state's WBL indicators and documentation requirements during onboarding. This typically takes 1–2 weeks and founding districts have been our primary source for new state frameworks.
What is the food truck / Year 2 business plan scenario?
The food truck business plan is a real-world Year 2 capstone scenario built specifically for Culinary Arts programs. Students write a complete business plan for a food truck concept — concept development, menu costing, health code compliance memo, startup budget, and marketing pitch. Each component is a scorable workplace artifact tied to Perkins business and finance indicators. It's designed for dual-enrollment Year 2 students who need authentic, documentation-generating WBL work.