Extended Learning Programs at SHS

If you're looking to expand your experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting, consider exploring one of the many options available.

• Career Internship | Grades 11 & 12

An internship is a student-driven connection with a local business or organization where the student can gain insight and experience in an industry they are considering entering in the future. These opportunities help students to build their network and knowledge for their future career. These can be either paid or unpaid opportunities.

For more information contact: Mrs. Kallelis, Work Based Learning Coordinator stacey.kallelis@sau57.org

• Co-operative Learning (Co-op) | Grades 11 & 12

Co-ops are paid internship experiences where the student is an employee of the company. These experiences must run in conjunction with a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at the high school. The co-op combines classroom instruction with real-world experience.

For more information contact: Mrs. Kallelis, Work Based Learning Coordinator stacey.kallelis@sau57.org

• Youth Apprenticeship | Grades 10 & 12

The main difference with an apprenticeship is that it is always industry driven and based on employer need. An apprenticeship may be formed when there is a business seeking to bring on a student as an employee to train for a specific role. The youth apprenticeship program allows students to utilize part of their school day to begin establishing a relationship with a local employee in a field they are hoping to enter. These are always paid opportunities and include both classroom learning along with on-the-job training.

For more information contact: Mrs. Kallelis, Work Based Learning Coordinator stacey.kallelis@sau57.org

• Industry Mentorship | All Grades

When a student is considering a potential career path, one of the most valuable things they can do is to connect with an industry professional to learn about their job, necessary training and degrees, and any advice they can offer the student. Industry mentorship focuses on establishing connections and helping students build their network.

For more information contact: Mrs. Kallelis, Work Based Learning Coordinator stacey.kallelis@sau57.org

• Job shadow | All Grades

If a student is interested in seeing what a career they are interested in entails, they can work with the Work Based Learning Coordinator to set up a job shadow experience. This can be in person or virtual, live or pre-recorded.

For more information contact: Mrs. Kallelis, Work Based Learning Coordinator stacey.kallelis@sau57.org

• Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) | All Grades

An Extended Learning Opportunity is student-driven program centered around a topic of interest. These experiences can be individual or group based. An ELO can range from an independent study where the student has a topic of interest they want to research, a career exploration project, a passion based pursuit, and so much more. Extended Learning Opportunities give students the flexibility to focus on what and how they want to learn.

For more information contact: Mrs. LeBlanc, Extended Learning & Independent Study Coordinator

kristen.leblanc@sau57.org

• Continuing Education | All Students 16+

Our Continuing Education department offers a wide variety of enrichment programs to students age 16+. From yoga to college essay writing to learning a new language, these programs allow students to explore interests and expand their knowledge. These courses run after school hours and there is a cost associated with enrollment.

For more information contact: Mrs. Dell’Anno, Director of Continuing Education

claudia.dellanno@sau57.org