We studied the impact of community-based engage learning (C-bEL) as a high impact practice on employability. The C-bEL projects for upper level physics courses were designed to let students pursue their own signature work, applying the knowledge they gained from the respective courses. These projects provide students with numerous opportunities to engage with hands-on learning in order to develop the critical thinking skills that are crucial to evaluate, synthesize and construct their own insights. This presentation will provide insight into the process of developing undergraduate courses that successfully integrates C-bEL projects into curriculum at a liberal arts college.