BEFORE YOU APPLY

Before you can participate in a Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunity, you must first complete the WBL application, complete the parent/guardian permission form, and have your CTE teacher complete the recommendation form.  We love to celebrate success, so we ask that parents and guardians complete the media release form as well.

Work-Based Learning Forms Required

Students interested in WBL of any kind must complete and submit all required forms. 

Please visit the Forms for Students & Parents/Guardians section for a look at what you will need. 

Advantage Academy

Work-Based Learning Career Readiness Requirements

One of the benefits of attending Advantage Academy is the possibility of working in an internship, co-op, or youth apprenticeship to gain valuable, real-world experience and on the job training.  Many students have started their careers through successful high school WBL  experiences.  Primarily, these experiences are with local companies that hire students and assist them in continued education.  Any student who wants to make a Work-Based Learning experience his or her goal, needs to know the requirements and plan ahead.

Instructors may recommend a first-year student for an internship or co-op.  Teachers can also recommend a second-year student for an internship, which allows the student to take a credit bearing Work-Based Learning course as an elective.  The credit bearing Work-Based Learning course must also be aligned with a registered youth apprenticeship. 

Participating in Work-Based Learning experience is a privilege, not a right.  Administrators may revoke that privilege at any time. Administrators also reserve the right to waive requirements on a case-by-case basis.

In order to apply for any type of Work-Based Learning, a student must have:

·         No more than 3 unexcused absences

·         No more than 3 unexcused tardies

·         No major discipline problems (i.e. ISS, OSS, or expulsion)

·         At least an 80 average in his/her CTE course and passing grades in all high school classes

·         OSHA -10 certification where applicable

·         Teacher recommendation

·         Parental permission

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Reliable transportation

·         Working resume

*Youth Apprenticeship: A structured program giving youth at least age 16 or older an opportunity to earn while they learn. This forward-focus program combines classroom instruction with one to two years of on-the-job training with an end result in a “certification of mastery of a specific technical skill.” A youth apprenticeship may matriculate to a registered apprenticeship after high school. High school completion is a requirement of the program. 

Expected time of involvement

Youth Apprenticeship (1500+ hours) – This will only be offered to students after completing one of the previous WBL experiences. (This WBL experience is not offered by all CTE programs or business partners at this time.)

*Cooperative Education (Co-Op): A structured training program for high school level students requiring a written contract and training plan between the high school and sponsored worksite. The program coordinates secondary studies with a job role in a field related to the academic and/or technical education objectives. The written training and evaluation plans guide workplace activities in coordination with classroom instruction. The training agreement and evaluation plan should be kept on file for two years after the student graduates from high school. Students receive course credit for their Co-Op completion. Academic credit, compensation, and activities are district specific and may vary within the course of study.