WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience provides an opportunity for high school students to enhance and complement current programming in schools. This program is viewed as a partnership between student, school and community (i.e., businesses, industries, volunteer and other agencies). Partnerships provide opportunities for students to explore and expand their career interests and aptitudes in meaningful activities, situated in community-based work stations, work sites and volunteer agencies.
There is a growing need for expanded Work Experience programs. These partnerships will ensure students have the knowledge and skills demanded by business, gain recognized work experience and are assisted in making the transition from school to work or from school to a post-secondary institution.
Work Experience 15-25-35 are separate courses that are available for credit. Each course is time based; 25 hours per credit, and is available with variable credit options:
* Work Experience 15 - 3 to 10 credits
* Work Experience 25 - 3 to 10 credits
* Work Experience 35 - 3 to 10 credits
NOTE: Students will be able to count a maximum of 15 credits obtained in work experience toward their diploma requirements.
Career Readiness courses are linked to the Work Experience 15-25-35 course, as follows:
* CTR 1010: Job Preparation, is a required component of the first work experience course taken by a student.
* CTR 2010: Job Maintenance is a recommended component of the second work experience course taken by a student.
* CTR 3010: Preparing for Change is a recommended component of the third work experience course taken by a student.
Students who wish to participate in Work Experience will need to have completed CTR 1010 and submitted an application to the Work Experience Coordinator. Applications can be obtained from the Outreach School.
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