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Students Should:
Students Should:
Be on track for graduation;
Be courteous and considerate of the employer, co-workers, and others;
Be punctual and dependable;
Maintain regular attendance, both in school and at the WBL placement;
Notify the employer and the WBL Coordinator as soon as possible if you are not able to attend work;
Complete all forms and documents required in the WBL program;
Keep records of work experiences and wages earned (if applicable) as required by JCPS and submit them on or before specified deadlines;
Conform to the policies, procedures and regulations of the employer and JCPS;
Maintain a satisfactory performance level during the WBL placement; and
Consult the WBL Employer and WBL Coordinator about any difficulties at the WBL placement.
Student Benefits:
Student Benefits:
Exposure to the world of work.
Connect classroom learning to the real world.
Practice skills in real-world scenarios.
Explore to industry sectors and careers within these sectors.
Gain experience that reinforces/contributes to career path plan.
Earn school credits while also gaining valuable work experience.
Discover strengths and talents.
Develop essential employability skills.
Network with potential employers.
Work with equipment and technology that may not be available at school.
Earn while you learn.
Become Postsecondary Career Ready upon completing at least 300 hours of verified work.
Students Acknowledge:
Students Acknowledge:
Enrollment in a Jefferson County Public Schools Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is limited and that submitting an application for enrollment does not mean that I will automatically be accepted;
Grades, discipline record, and attendance record may be checked by school staff and other JCPS officials prior to acceptance into the program;
All required forms must be completed, reviewed, and approved by school staff prior to final acceptance into the program;
Students must respond to all communication from JCPS school and/or district officials during any phase of a JCPS WBL program in a timely manner (including email communication);
Students must secure a placement prior to enrollment in a WBL program;
Students driving to and/or from their work placement must provide Student Driver information upon application to a WBL program;
Student drivers must maintain driver privileges and auto coverage for the duration of the experience to continue in a WBL program;
Transportation to and from the work placement is the responsibility of the student and/or parent/guardian;
Employment changes (job lose, new job, etc.) must be reported to all appropriate school staff by the student within a timely manner not to exceed two (2) school days;
If employment is lost, schools may grant a grace period not to exceed 2 weeks before schedule changes occur;
All relevant parties (including but not limited to the student, employer, school officials, and guardians) must comply with district, state, and federal requirements before, during, and after the Work-Based Learning placement and failure to do so may result in a rejected application or removal from a WBL program;
If accepted, students must complete all employer expectations for job performance and follow employer policies;
If accepted into an unpaid WBL program, students must submit regular work logs, and failure to do so may result in removal from a WBL program;
If accepted into a paid WBL program, students must submit regular pay stubs, and failure to do so may result in removal from a WBL program; and
If accepted, students must complete any other lessons and/or activities as determined by school staff to meet the WBL program standards.
This is a basic overview of WBL program expectations. Some schools and programs may have additional expectations.
Please visit WBL Programs and contact your school's WBL Coordinator to learn more.
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