What is Work Experience?
It is an Off-campus program where students develop employability and workplace skills at community based worksites.
How does it work?
Students are matched with employers who provide appropriate work according to the interest and aptitude of the student and the needs of the employer. Students that have jobs already, must talk to their supervisors, parents and work experience coordinators.
What is in it for High School Students?
- Allows students to apply, in the workplace, the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in school courses and other activities.
- Encourages students to discover career interests and aptitudes in meaningful work activities
- Allows for practical experience in a realistic work setting
- Eases the transition from school to work or post-secondary education
- Provides references and contacts for securing future employment
What is in it for Employers?
- Provides an excellent source of future employees with skills already practiced
- Gives recognition in the school community for commitment to education
- Develops supervisory skills in existing employees
- Assists the school to keep courses relevant to changes in the work world
- Increases influence and involvement in the development of future workers
What will students learn?
Employability Skills:
- Safety
- Personal Management
- Working with Others
- Thinking, Planning and Organizing
- Managing Transitions
- Managing Change
- Workplace skills related to work placement
How do students earn credits for Work Experience?
Students may earn credits in:
Work Experience 15, 25, 35 (3 – 10 credits each level, 1 credit /each 25 hours)
Although a student may earn up to 30 credits in Work Experience, only 15 credits count toward the student’s high school diploma
There is no requirement for the completion of a lower level Work Experience to enroll in a higher level course
WORK EXPERIENCE
What are the Minimum student requirements?
15 years of age
Enrolled in grades 10, 11 or 12
Completion of prerequisite HCS 3000 Workplace Safety Systems and recommended CTR 1010 Job Preparation (2
nd WEx) CTR 3010 Preparing for Change (3rd
WEx)
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