This study was conducted to determine if there is a difference in learning between a required career preparation course without a client-based project (Class A) and one with a client-based project (Class B). Members of each course took a pre and post survey where they answered 59 items from Caballero et al.'s (2011) Workplace Readiness Scale (WRS). Combined, the two courses had 83 students. Five of these students participated in focus groups to add a qualitative lens to the study. The data showed that there was not a statistically significant difference to determine a variance in learning between the two courses. Two additional findings emerged from the research related to class attendance and students' perceived workplace readiness skills. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]