In order to apply for the Work-Based Learning Program, you MUST meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 15 years old & on track for graduation
• Must have a defined career goal
• Enrolled in/completion of a course in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) that is related to the career goal AND job placement
• Maintain good attendance, academic, and discipline record
• Provide your own dependable transportation to/from job site/internship

There are two main components of the WBL class: 

➡️ GO TO WORK: For each release period, you MUST work 5 hours per week. For example, if you have WBL during 7th period, then you have to work 5 hours each week. Those hours do not have to be from 2:45-3:45 PM every day, you have some flexibility. You must be at work by 3 PM AND work at least 3 days per week. This gives you flexibility with other after school activities, like athletic games and practices. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the program.

➡️COMPLETE MONTHLY ASSIGNMENTS: Each month, you have to complete a few assignments that are related to a specific topic. All assignments are posted online, so you can work ahead! Here's an example of what your work load might look like for one month:

• January Activity 1 - Teamwork & Work Habits
• January Reflection Journal (What did you do at work this month?)
• January Timesheet (track when you worked) or paystubs
• January Employer Evaluation (your manager/mentor gives you a one-page evaluation on your performance)

*Some months have more to do than others. Assignments are always due the 5th of the next month, so it's easy to remember. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the program.

Students must provide reliable transportation daily.

Students may take 1-3 courses of WBL. This depends on their class schedule and what they need to stay on track for graduation.

Courses are taken consecutively,  either in the morning or afternoon. For example. 1-2, 1-3, 5-7,  or 7.

Yes, if it is related to your pathway coursework. The purpose of WBL is to help students find their future career.

If a student is temporarily out of work due to extenuating circumstances, alternatives may be provided to earn hours. Speak to the Work-Based Learning Coordinator at your school.

Some healthcare positions are unpaid due to lack of credentials.

Your Work-Based Learning Coordinator can help l find available positions; however, the student must acquire position.

WBL works with all schedules; traditional, dual enrollment, athletic, STEM, etc.

If you do not continue to work, you will be required to complete replacement assignments via Google classroom, in addition to normal monthly assignments.

The on-the-job experience WBL affords its students is the invaluable and most visible piece of the program; however, it is not the only aspect of the course. Students will learn professional
skill development (soft skills) through a variety of means. Students will be responsible for complying with daily procedures, completing short but meaningful monthly assignments, submitting pay stubs and/or documented hours monthly and will be evaluated by employers/mentors and the WBL Coordinator. Live grades are recorded in Google Classroom and will be posted to Infinite Campus each nine weeks.