Work-Place Challenge (WPC)

What is a Workplace Challenge? 

Workplace Challenge is a career preparation activity where small teams of students are engaged in solving a real-world problem or a challenge issued by an employer.  It is identified by the employer in consultation with the work-based learning coordinator and lead CTE lead teacher.

During the Workplace Challenge, participants will: 

• Build employability skills necessary to secure and keep a job in the global workplace

• Network with industry professionals

• Provide exposure to potential careers in an industry of interest

• Develop problem solving and research skills

• Develop teamwork and presentation skills

• Strengthen connections between school and the workplace

• Engage in career planning

Guidelines: 

• Participants must be highly responsible.

• Participants must check NYCStudents emails and Google Classroom 2X a day.

• Participants must be able to collaborate and work in teams.

• The challenge must take place outside of the school day.

• Minimum of 70 hours of project-based work and (virtual) meetings are required.

• Participants must meet and present to the employer for feedback/guidance at least once a week.

• Participants meet with the CTE Lead Teacher 3X a week.  Students must be on-time as lateness will not be tolerated. 

• Participants must have their cameras turned on and have virtual backgrounds for all meetings for virtual meetings. 

• Tangible deliverables and presentation at the end of the challenge to the employer are required. 

• Workplace Challenge program runs for 8 to 10 weeks. 

• Workplace Challenge is a stipend experience and participants are paid in 2 installments. 

• Participants will earn up to $800 stipend for successfully completing the challenge.