Work Based Learning

5974 WORK BASED LEARNING CAPSTONE

1 or 2 Semesters 1-3 Credits per Semester 6 Credits Maximum for School Year

Grade 12

Required Prerequisites: Complete at least one advanced career and technical education course

from a program or program of study. Student's worksite placement must align to the student

pathway.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a stand-alone course that prepares students for college and career. Work-Based Learning means sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings, to the extent practicable, or simulated environments at an educational institution that foster in-depth, first hand engagement with the tasks required of a given career field, that are aligned to curriculum and instruction. Work-based Learning Capstone experiences occur in workplaces and involve an employer assigning a student meaningful job tasks to develop his or her skills, knowledge, and readiness for work. A clear partnership agreement and training plan is developed by the student, teacher, and workplace mentor/supervisor to guide the student’s work-based experiences and assist in evaluating achievement and performance. Related Instruction, shall be organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s individual job and career objectives in a pathway; and shall be taught during the same semester the student is participating in the work-based experience. For a student to become employable, the related instruction should cover: (a) employability skills, and (b) specific occupational competencies.

● A minimum of 85 hours of workplace and classroom activities are required for one credit; 170 hours are required for the two credits. Of the 85 or 170 hours, 18 to 36 hours (at least 1 hour a week or the equivalent over a semester or year) must be spent in related classroom instruction.

● Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

Students must provide their own transportation to and from the work site.

Students must complete the Application Process below in order to be officially enrolled in WBL.

Application Process includes:

• Schedule WBL with Counselor
• Obtain and complete requirements in Application Folder
• Interview with WBL Coordinators once Application Folder received
• Obtain job/internship placement