WORKSITE LEARNING (WSL)
Worksite Learning (WSL) is a learning experience that connects knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to those needed in the work environment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Internship and Transition Coordinator
(360) 662-1057
WSL GOOGLE CLASSROOM: JOIN CODE = ajmexbw LINK = https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU0NjI5MzE0Mjc1?cjc=ajmexbw
Earn Credit for Working
Employed scholars 16 years of age and older, may be eligible to earn credit for working.
WORKSITE LEARNING connects the knowledge and skills students learn in the CTE classrooms with what they learning in the workplace.
Students earn credit while working if they HAVE TAKEN or ARE CURRENTLY TAKING a qualifying CTE class.
Students must be willing to learn organizational skills and time management.
Students will have to complete a learning plan and have employer evaluations.
Students WILL NOT begin earning credit until all paperwork and requirements are completed.
POSSIBLE CREDIT EARNED PER WORK HOURS
360 hours of work = 1.0 Credit
180 hours of work = .5 Credit
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (links to document)
Documented Work Hours (turned in monthly)
Benefits of Worksite Learning
Student Benefits
Provides opportunities to apply academic proficiencies in a work environment
Establishes a clear connection between education and work
Provides opportunities to explore possible careers
Enhances skill development
Improves post-graduation job prospects
Develops workplace responsibility
Provides opportunities to learn about workplace realities
Provides opportunities for leadership development
Establishes professional contacts for future employment and mentoring
Establishes positive work habits and attitudes
Excellent entry on academic and work résumés
Earn high school credit (.5 credit for every 180 hours)
Employer Benefits
Provides a source of skilled and motivated employees
Reduces the cost of recruitment and training
Improves employee retention
Provides developmental opportunities for current workforce
Offers opportunities to provide community service
Encourages involvement in the curriculum development process
Increases employer visibility in education
School Benefits
Enhances education's ability to meet the needs of diverse student populations
Makes education more relevant and valuable for students
Increases student retention and graduation rates
Increases interaction between education and the business community
Community Benefits
Provides an informed, competent, and productive workforce
Ensures cooperation and understanding between education and community
Generates opportunities to benefit from the energy and creativity of students
Provides needed services
Builds confidence in the educational system
Encourages respect and patience among different groups