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Students must be in at least grade 9 to earn credit for a registered work-based learning program
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***IMPORTANT: WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL REGISTERED PROGRAMS
***IMPORTANT: WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL REGISTERED PROGRAMS
General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP)
General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP)
The General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP) is open to any student 14-21 years of age who is enrolled in school. These work experiences can be paid or unpaid. The GEWEP is a collaborative school and business partnership designed to provide a work experience that enables students of various academic abilities to:
• Learn about the world of work and explore career opportunities
• Develop broad-based transferable skills to be applied in school and the workplace
• Earn up to three units of elective credit towards graduation
• Potentially earn money
GEWEP Curriculum Scope & Sequence
Diploma credit permissible & worksite hours:
150 hours = 0.5 elective credit
300 hours = 1.0 elective credit
450 hours = 1.5 elective credits
600 hours = 2.0 elective credits
750 hours = 2.5 elective credits
900 hours = 3 elective credits
GEWEP
GEWEP
Career awareness, exploration
Paid or unpaid
Program for local educational agencies
Hazardous occupations prohibited
Students age 14+ */**
Related Instruction: Yes, at least one period per week
Elective credit optional
* Students must be in at least grade 9 to earn credit for a registered work-based learning program
** A maximum of one unit of credit can be earned for GEWEP in grades 9 and 10 and a maximum of two units of credit can be earned in grades 11 and above.
Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)
Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)
The Career Exploration Internship Program is a school-business partnership initiative that provides high school students, age 14 and above, the opportunity to obtain non-paid, on-site, career exploration experiences.
The focus of the program is meaningful, hands-on, career exploration rather than skill development. Students may earn ½ to 1 unit of elective or CTE sequence credit.
CEIP
CEIP
Career awareness, exploration
Unpaid
Program for local educational agencies and BOCES CTE Centers
Hazardous occupations prohibited
Students age 14+ *
Related Instruction: 27 hrs./ .5 credit or 54 hrs./1.0 credit
Elective credit optional
* Students must be in at least grade 9 to earn credit for a registered work-based learning program
Cooperative Career & Technical Education Work Experience Program (CO-OP)
Cooperative Career & Technical Education Work Experience Program (CO-OP)
The Cooperative Career & Technical Education Work Experience Program is a work-based learning program for students age 16 and above, consisting of 150 to 600 hours of paid, school-supervised work experience, supported by related in-school instruction in a specific career & technical discipline. Students may earn ½ to 2 units of credit towards a CTE sequence, depending upon the specific sequence.
CO-OP
CO-OP
Career development, skill specific
Paid or unpaid
Program for LEAs and BOCES CTE centers
Hazardous occupations allowable with student-learner exceptions
Students age 16+ *
Related Instruction: Five periods per week
Credit can be awarded if student is not receiving credit for a CTE program of study
* Students must be in at least grade 9 to earn credit for a registered work-based learning program
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