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Work Based Learning Credit
Do you currently work? You can get a Work Based Learning Credit just for turning in your hours!!
135 hours of direct work hours can be approved for 1 Course Credit!
Work-based learning (WBL) is an educational strategy that provides students with real-life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills and develop employability skills.
Work-based learning allows students to explore life outside the classroom through job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, guest speakers, career days and other events. These opportunities provide students with first-hand, relevant experiences and bring learning to life! Sometimes it is just as important to figure out what you DON'T want to do, as what you want to do.
SEE Ms. Petty to find out more & SAVE THOSE PAYSTUBS!!
Career Opportunities After High School
We recognize that in today's world not all students choose to attend a 4-year University. Some students attend a 2-year College while working, while other's choose to enter into the work-force in our local communities. One of our commitments to students this year is to support each student in planning for their after high-school future.
CITY OF ASHEVILLE
invites applications for the position of:
Firefighter Trainee
Firefighter Trainee
SALARY:
$38,285.00 Annually
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville invites you to apply to begin your career as a firefighter. A firefighter serves as a member of a crew responding to fire calls, disaster calls, and emergency medical calls, and studying and training in the methods and techniques for fire fighting, hazardous materials handling, and emergency medical care. A firefighter performs responsible, technical work in protecting City residents from fire and environmental emergencies or disasters, rendering emergency treatment to the sick and injured, and responding to emergency rescue situations involving bodily injury or potential loss of life. Work includes training in control and extinguishment of fires and/or mitigating other disasters, applying necessary emergency medical care to sick or injured persons, and participating in the maintenance of station equipment and quarters. Work is frequently performed under hazardous conditions, requiring rapid response and strenuous physical exertion. Tact, and courtesy are required in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public. Work is performed in accordance with established emergency procedures and techniques, and often requires independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Fire Officer and is evaluated by the employee's ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
For more information on the hiring process including a timeline, links to practice exams and assessment descriptions please visit the Asheville Fire Department's website: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/service/city-job-opportunities-fire-department/
The City of Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Final applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening, a driving record check and, a background check. Final applicants must successfully complete physical per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 guidelines which includes hearing, vision, breathing capacity and cardiology tests. These physicals require a scheduled appointment. The City's Physician or Physician Assistant must provide final clearance. The exams are at the City's expense after a conditional offer is made, but before a final offer of employment.
All successful candidates will attend the City of Asheville Fire Department's Fire Academy as a paid Firefighter Trainee for approximately 6 months. The training schedule is generally Monday - Friday; typically varying between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM but hours may vary due to instructional scheduling. After successful completion of the academy, the firefighter schedule is comprised of 24 hour shift rotations.
An education incentive is available for successful candidates who have an Associate's Degree or higher. The City also offers a language incentive for successful candidates who are proficient in more than one language and can successfully pass a foreign language competency test.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responds to fire calls as a firefighter; performs necessary work related to fire suppression.
Responds to calls for environmental and other disasters involving hazardous materials, such as gas leaks, fuel spills and chemical emergencies; takes proper steps to mitigate hazardous situations.
Responds to emergency calls as an emergency medical technician, performs necessary rescue work; administers necessary emergency medical care.
Responds to non-emergency calls, such as requests to assist other emergency medical care providers in moving patients into transportation vehicles and assisting disabled persons in their homes when other assistance is inadequate.
Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in all areas related to fire fighting functions and meet Federal, State and Local standards.
Assists in inspection and maintenance of assigned apparatus and equipment and performs station maintenance.
Actively participates in public fire and life safety education activities, hydrant maintenance, professional development reviews, and any other assigned duties.
Utilizes specialized hand and power tools in rescuing victims of fire, disaster and other emergencies.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation as necessary.
Maintains appropriate level of physical fitness for duty.
Participates in as a member of a company in pre-fire planning.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet, file maintenance and/or database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May assist with traffic control duties as required.
May be required to respond on an off-duty basis in event of major fire, rescue, hazardous-materials or other emergency.
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school (or equivalent) by the start of the Fire Academy with verbal and written communications skills and reading comprehension skills required to successfully complete basic firefighter training and certification; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform the essential position functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years of age by starting date of the academy.
The following certifications issued by the State of North Carolina to be obtained within one (1) year of the date of hire (all courses and tests required will be offered during academy): Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, EMT-B, Technical Rescuer, Child Passenger Seat Technician.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, routines to deal effectively with routine work.
Working knowledge of fire fighting procedures, techniques and apparatus.
Working knowledge of hazardous materials and mitigation of situations involving hazardous materials.
Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
Working knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
Working knowledge of City geography and of the location of roads and streets within the City.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
Ability to safely drive emergency vehicles at high rates of speed.
Ability to lift substantial weight.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Final Applicants are subject to Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate in employment or the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or familial status.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs
City of Asheville
PO Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE
admin+ashevillenc@neogov.com
Watauga’s Pre-Employment Transitions Program
https://www.woiworks.org/index.cfm/services-and-programs/pre-employment-transition-services/
Pre-Employment Transitions specialists work with students that have IEPs, 504 plans, or mental health diagnoses to support the students in job exploration counseling, self-advocacy instruction, workplace readiness training, counseling on post-secondary education opportunities, and work-based learning experiences. All Pre-Employment Transition Services are individually designed with input from the student, teachers, family members, guardians, Pre-ETS specialist, and any other identified stakeholder in the student’s life. The Pre-ETS program has no set starting or ending point- enrolled students are at the center of their services and are able to give input on what is most beneficial to their personal dreams, goals, and plans! Please reach out to your counselor or social worker if you are interested in working with the Watauga's Pre-Employment Transition Program!
The ESTA Program at Eliada Homes
The ESTA Program at Eliada Homes is now accepting referral forms for both the workforce development program and their new housing services program.
The ESTA Workforce Development program is designed to empower out-of-school youth 16-25 interested in independence achieve their goals related to financial management, employment, education, and more.
There is current availability for on-campus housing for our 18+ workforce development participants as well. The ESTA housing services program is designed to assist those 18-25 find and pay for their housing in Buncombe County. Eligible participants are literally homeless young adults without somewhere to stay. The ESTA program also offers assistance to pay back-rent in the event of eviction.
If you are interested in either of the ESTA programs, please reach out to our School Social Worker Mr. West or one of the School Counselors, Ms. Lamb or Ms. Brown. We will help coordinate your interest with the ESTA program.
The BMHC Independent Living Program
The primary focus of the Independent Living Program is to offer young adults the opportunity to pursue some sort of continuing education. Ideally, young adults spend at least one school year in the residential program prior to entering the Ray Campbell Independent Living Village. In most cases, the young adult needs to have earned a high school diploma or GED prior to beginning the program, although exceptions are occasionally made on a case-by case basis. While in the program, you are expected to pursue some form of continuing education such as college, vocational training, an apprenticeship, a certificate program, or other approved educational program. Housing is provided in the Ray Campbell Independent Living Village on the main campus. Currently, the village provides housing for up to 32 young adults and three staff members.
If you are interested in the BMHC Independent Living Program, please reach out to our School Social Worker or one of the School Counselors. We will help coordinate your interest with the BMHC Independent Living Program.
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