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Welcome to Work-Based Learning. Alice Mashburn Coordinator. Work-Based Learning. Work Based Learning Program (WBL) is an opportunity for students to explore career opportunities and gain experience while still in high school.
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Welcome to Work-Based Learning Alice MashburnCoordinator
Work-Based Learning • Work Based Learning Program (WBL) is an opportunity for students to explore career opportunities and gain experience while still in high school. • Arrangements are made between a business/industry, school, and coordinator to release students during school hours for structured learning on the job site. • Mentors and supervisors on the job work together with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator to assure a successful work-based experience.
Agriculture Automotives Business Construction Criminal Justice Education Engineering & Technology Human Services Healthcare Others** Program Areas Available
Student Benefits • Relates school work to “real-life.” • Increases motivation for school work. • Opportunities to explore variety of possible careers. • Hands-on training and experience. • Gives a realistic view of specific career fields. • Helps to develop workplace responsibility, positive attitudes and habits.
Attendance & Record Keeping • Swipe (“Fob”) in or out daily. • Must call Employer before absence. • Notify early for planned absences (field trips, DR. appointments) • Must call Ms. Mashburn by 7:45 a.m. if going to be absent. • Student who are no shows to work without a call, or who attend work without attending school. • First Offense - verbal/written warning • Second Offense – referral to Assistant Principal which may result in early release privileges being revoked • Third Offense - possible removal from the program • Monthly Time/Wage Reports must be submitted.
Grading/Assessment • Students are working independently and must be responsible for turning in assignments on time. • Students will receive progress reports throughout semester.
Syllabus Required Materials: • 3-Ring Binder with Clear Front • 4 Divider Tabs (for portfolio) Weekly Meetings: • Every other Tuesday • Required
Time Sheets/Work Hours • 1 Block Out: Must clock 7.5 hours/week • 2 Blocks Out: Must clock 15 hours/week • 3 Blocks Out: Must clock 22.5 hours/week • Monthly Time & Wage Report Sheet • Fill out completely. • Remember to include supervisor’s signature and copies of pay stubs.
Other Information • Training Plans/Evaluations • Customized for individual student. • Done once per semester • Employability Evaluations • Twice per semester • Other WBL Activities • Rising Professionals • Appreciation Activities
WBL Requirements Paperwork to be signed and returned: • WBL Program Application (completed) • Student Handbook Signature Page • Training Agreement • Termination Form • Parent/Guardian Consent • Field Trip and Emergency Medical Form • Confidentiality Statement • Grading Rubric • Student Waivers
WBL Requirements Other Requirements: • Copy of Driver’s License • Copy of Car Insurance • Copy of Health Insurance • Work Permit Copy (if under 18 & getting paid) • Student Organization Dues Paid (by. January 31st) • Related Career Technical Student Organization (examples: HOSA, SkillsUSA, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, TSA)
Contact Me Alice Mashburn Office in Counseling Department 7340 Fairmount Highway SE Calhoun, GA 30701 Phone: 706-879-5141 706-602-0320 ext. 3022 Cell: 770-547-7497 Fax: 706-879-5148 E-mail: amashburn@gcbe.org