Work-Based Learning is a Career program designed to prepare students to enter the workforce. All assignments and requirements reflect this mission. Work-Based Learning is designed to provide participating students with connecting activities/coursework that are directly related to the student's instructional pathway and employment aspirations. 

Student Requirements for participation in the Pepperell High School Work-Based Learning Program:

• 165 hours worked per class period released from school

  • 1-period release = 165 hours for the school year or 4.6 hours a week for 36 weeks

  • 2-period release = 331 hours for the school year or 9.2 hours a week for 36 weeks

  • 3-period release = 495 hours for the school year or 13.75 hours a week for 36 weeks

• Must have appropriate CTAE courses for job placement

• No severe or consistent discipline issues

  • ISS, OSS, or other disciplinary actions will be considered in the application process and may influence your acceptance into the Work-Based learning program.

• On track to graduate

• 16 years or older

• Reliable transportation

• Parent Consent

• Attendance will be considered in the application process and may influence your acceptance into the Work-Based learning program