Work Based Learning

Work-Based Learning

Learning through career-driven experiences. Students have the opportunity to work towards their career goals by establishing a relationship with a local business.

Forge business relationships through:

• Internship
• Apprenticeship
• Paid Internships
• Part-time positions
• Job Shadow
• Summer Jobs

Benefits

• Learning
• Part-time positions
• Job shadowing
• Work in the job market that interests you
• Students can earn 0.5 high school elective credit by completing 75 hours in the Work-Based Learning course. This includes:
  • 65 hours at a job site, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. 
  • 10 hours in the Schoology course, designed to support career exploration, reflection, and skill development.

Considerations

• The businesses that students choose to work with must be approved by the program coordinator.
• Recommended for grades 10-12
• This program provides students with valuable career readiness while applying classroom learning in a practical setting