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Work-Based Learning
Grade level: 11-12
(.5 credits)
Prerequisites: Instructor approval
Description: This course requires instructor approval and confirmation of employment before registering. Students are excused for one period out of class to go to work. The job must meet all child labor laws and be previously approved. Should a student's working hours not coincide with hours in school they must remain in the classroom that day. Students must pass all required coursework to attend the work placement. You will not only go to your job but also complete class assignments online, complete work journals, and other projects to assist you in becoming a successful employee. The instructor will make monthly visits to your place of employment and stay in continuous communication with your supervisors. Themes included in the course are: Career exploration, Career experience, and interdisciplinary learning.
Applying for Work Based Learning
(Understand and take action on the following materials)
Student Application (to be filled out the spring prior to WBL program)
Training Agreement (to be filled out prior to August 1st and turned into Ms. Liddane in the front office.)
MDE Reference Guide to WBL Programs
MDE Work Based Learning Frameworks
MDE Work Based Learning Handbook
Unit 1: Getting Started in Work Based Learning
1.2 Save important resources (complete week 1)
1.3 WBL Calendar (add to your calendar
1.4 WBL Syllabus (review week 1)
1.5 Training Agreement (review week 1)
1.6 WBL Contract
1.8 Record Book or AET
1.9 Evaluation
1.10 Skills Identifiers
1.11 WBL Student Checklist Spring 2024
Unit 2: Cover Letter & Resumes
2.1 Resume/Cover Letter Slides
2.2 Resume Example 1
2.3 Resume Example 2
2.4 Future Resume and Cover Letter Learning Plan
Unit 3: Applying for the Job
3.1 Indeed
3.2 Job Descriptions
3.3 Job Applications
3.4 LinkIn
Unit 4: I got an Interview ☑️, now what?
4.4 Employability Skills- Interview Questions
Unit 5: Interviewed ☑️ Now What?
5.1 Thank You Letter Purpose
5.3 Thank You Letter Template Interview Panel (hard copy)
5.4 Thank you Letter Template #2 (email)
Unit 6: Hired ☑️ Now What?
6.1 Onboarding Paperwork
6.2 Benefits
6.3 Tax Forms
Unit 7: Semester Work Presentation ☑️ Now What?
7.1 Semester Presentation Criteria Rubric
7.2 Career Cluster and Pathway Sheet
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