Work Based Learning

WBL offers students an opportunity to "earn while they learn."

Students explore real world career opportunities through one of three school-to-work programs:

Work-Based Learning Program - Video

Youth Apprenticeship Website

Work-Based Learning Forms (printable)

Experience

Students earn .5 credits per term for working 90+ hours with a maximum of 1 credit during high school career
Students learn to use employability skills valued by employers while helping students explore career interests
Students who successfully complete this program will earn a Employability Skills Certificate issued through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Students job does not need to fall within any specific program area

The COOP program offers juniors and seniors a course of study that integrates academic work, worksite learning, and a paid work experience
This program is administered through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction where upon successful completion, awards students with a state issued certificate
There are 10 specific program areas from which the student's job must qualify (see related chart)
Requires 480 hours at of work experience and concurrent related CTE classes

Rigorous one or two year state certification program combining academic and technical instruction with mentored, paid, on-the-job training
Upon successful completion of their apprenticeship, students earn a certificate issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development that will become a permanent record on their high school transcript
Students must take related high school or college classes that helps to enhance their worksite experience
Students must complete a minimum of 450 hours at their YA worksite each year
Open to Juniors and Seniors

Students may earn a maximum of six high school credits for YA

Total credits earned for YA will be based on a combination of specific job and hours worked

COOP Program Areas:

Youth Apprenticeship Pathways: