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Rockland BOCES Work-Based Learning Center

Rockland BOCES Work-Based Learning Center. Dawn Kitz-Wekerle. GEWEP General Education Work Experience Program. 150-600 hours of paid, school-supervised work experience Supported by related in-school instruction. Benefits to the Employer. Train future employees as YOU like

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Rockland BOCES Work-Based Learning Center

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  1. Rockland BOCES Work-Based Learning Center Dawn Kitz-Wekerle ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  2. GEWEPGeneral Education Work Experience Program • 150-600 hours of paid, school-supervised work experience • Supported by related in-school instruction ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  3. Benefits to the Employer • Train future employees as YOU like • Businesses become part of the educational process • On-site job coaching available • Financial savings ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  4. Types of Work Site Placements • Automotive • Communications • Fashion • Food Service • Health Care • Manufacturing • Media • Retail • Service Agencies ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  5. Hours of availability vary Students work within guidelines set by the Department of labor Hours of Employment ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  6. Target Students • CBI-BERC program students (IEP Diploma secondary students) • Academic Intervention Program Students • GED Students ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  7. Industry Advisory Board (IAB) • Assist students in a successful post high school transition • Infuse business trends and information into curriculum JOIN US! ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  8. Proposed Timeline • FALL 2006: Begin program with 16 CBI- BERC students Establish Steering Committee Industry Advisory Board • SPRING 2007: Establish Advisory Council • FALL 2007: Expand program to include AIP program (total of 30 students) • FALL 2008: Expand program to include GED program (total of 50 students) ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  9. Winning Transitions • WBL benefits BOCES, students, businesses, and the community. • When students graduate, they have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful. ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  10. “The future is literally in our hands to mold as we like. But we cannot wait until tomorrow. Tomorrow is now.” • Eleanor Roosevelt ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

  11. Questions ? Dawn Kitz-Wekerle Dkitz@rboces.lhric.org Rockland County BOCES Hudson Valley High School / CBI-BERC Room 16 (845) 348-3510/3550 ROCKLAND BOCES WBLC

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