Heather Almaroad
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
1200 Church Ave SE
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-741-4625
halmaroa.av@ccboe.us
Work-based Learning is a structured component of the Career and Technical Education curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with productive, progressive, supervised, paid work-based experiences in fields related to student’s career objectives.
To enroll in the work-based learning program, students must:
Complete an application for enrollment, including three teacher recommendation forms
Turn in a resume
Have taken at least one Career Technical Education course. Career Preparedness will count as the Career Technical course.
Have transportation to and from the training station
Have an acceptable attendance and discipline record
Be at least 16 years of age
Be classified as an 11th or 12th grader
Be on track for graduation
Students must work a minimum of 8 hours a week, 140 hours a semester, for one credit unit. A maximum of one credit may be earned each semester. Students who work 140 hours first semester and 140 hours second semester may earn two credits for the school year.