Work Based Learning
Students have the opportunity to earn elective credits by enrolling in a Work/Volunteer Based Learning Class. The class is a hybrid of supervised work experience, Google Classroom assignments, and in-person meetings with a school-based coordinator & workplace mentor.
Students have the opportunity to earn elective credits by enrolling in a Work/Volunteer Based Learning Class. The class is a hybrid of supervised work experience, Google Classroom assignments, and in-person meetings with a school-based coordinator & workplace mentor.
Assignments required through the Google Classroom connect work to school by requiring students to:
Assignments required through the Google Classroom connect work to school by requiring students to:
Set goals that connect their work to MMSD's Graduate Vision skills.
Complete regular online check-ins that require reflection on progress towards their goals & serve as a way to connect with their school-based coordinator.
Complete a final reflection connecting their growth to the State of WI Employability Skills.
*Note: Employers must agree to participate in the program and MMSD cannot require employers to participate.
*Note: Employers must agree to participate in the program and MMSD cannot require employers to participate.
If all requirements are met, credit awarded is based on total hours worked, up to a maximum of five (5) credits.
If all requirements are met, credit awarded is based on total hours worked, up to a maximum of five (5) credits.
Every 45 hours worked amounts to a 1/4 credit.
Every 45 hours worked amounts to a 1/4 credit.
45 hours worked & program requirements met = .25 credit
90 hours worked & program requirements met = .5 credit
135 hours worked & program requirements met = .75 credit
180 hours worked & program requirements met = 1 credit
See program requirements in the documents below:
See program requirements in the documents below:
Step 1: Complete and obtain signatures on the Education & Training Agreement (ETA). You can do this online, or get a paper copy from your school counselor.
Step 1: Complete and obtain signatures on the Education & Training Agreement (ETA). You can do this online, or get a paper copy from your school counselor.
Step 2: Talk to your counselor. They will connect you to the Common Wealth Development support person at West.
Step 2: Talk to your counselor. They will connect you to the Common Wealth Development support person at West.
Goal Writing Documents
Goal Writing Documents
Goal Setting is part of the Enrollment Process and outlined in the Student Learning Plan.
Goal Setting is part of the Enrollment Process and outlined in the Student Learning Plan.
What specific goals do you have connected to your growth through work? The documents below will help you connect your goals to the WI Employability Skills and provide examples of possible goals.
What specific goals do you have connected to your growth through work? The documents below will help you connect your goals to the WI Employability Skills and provide examples of possible goals.
Looking for a Job?
Looking for a Job?
Check out the MMSD "Training, Employment & Volunteer Opportunities" box to the right -->
Check out the MMSD "Training, Employment & Volunteer Opportunities" box to the right -->
and the
South Central Wisconsin Job Centers website -->
South Central Wisconsin Job Centers website -->