Work Experience (WEX)

Work Experience courses give students the opportunity to participate in, observe, and learn about the tasks and responsibilities related to an occupation or career. In conjunction with Career-Life Education and Career-Life Connections, work experience helps prepare students for the transition from secondary school to the world of work, for further education and training, or for other post-graduation opportunities. In WEX 12B and 12B, students learn about and experience the workplace and are provided with a frame of reference within which to review or revise their career-life development goals. WEX courses provide students with an opportunity to apply classroom learning in a context outside school and to bring back to the classroom new perspectives about their learning.

Students’ Responsibilities:

• Abide by the conventions and practices of the assigned work place.
• Understand the rights and responsibilities of employees in the work place.
• Observe the days and hours of work at the work place as specified by the work site sponsor.
• Notify the work site supervisor when unable to report to work.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations associated with the work placement, particularly with respect to safety regulations.
• Respect the confidential nature of information within the work site.
• Participate in evaluation meetings, as required, by the site sponsor or
• Work Experience supervisor and complete the WEX 12A course.

Parents’ Responsibilities:

• Become informed about the work placement activities and objectives.
• Channel all concerns about a work placement site through school placement personnel.
• Help the student plan for Career Exploration placement.
• Consider the appropriateness of the Job Shadow placement opportunity.
• Ensure students have appropriate and safe transportation to the work site.