Work- Based Learning- Elective
Grades: 9-12; .5 credit; 18 weeks; maximum of 2 credits
This course will involve on-the-job training and completion of 75 work hours with an approved employment or volunteer experience.
Prerequisites: Past or present enrollment in 1 credit of CTE related to the employment or volunteer experience (the CTE area determines the course code)
Course Description: A student in good academic and behavioral standing may apply for enrollment in Work-Based Learning before or after securing employment or volunteer work. The student may, but is not required to, use school time to take part in the program, pending approval from school principal, employer, and parents. The student will attend work, log hours, complete paperwork, gain job skills, and present a final project. The employer will follow state and federal laws, complete paperwork, and provide a safe learning environment for the student. Students aged 16 and 17 may work in a hazardous occupation to complete Work-Based Learning.
Objectives and/or Goals: At course completion, the student will be better prepared to enter the workforce and/or post-secondary education. The student will be assessed on both competencies (skills specific to the work) and Career Ready Practices (Communication, Responsible Employee, Teamwork etc.). In addition, the student will have formed employment connections within the community where they live.