Career Prep provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships between schools and businesses in the community. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workforce. Career Preparation is relevant, rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Students who are in the Career Prep course have one period of instruction related to attaining job skills and

1-2 periods for work release. If the students works a minimum of 10 hours per week, one work release period is provided. If the students works a minimum of 15 hours per week, two work release periods are provided.

Students have the primary responsibility of attaining a job upon entry into the program. Students must also demonstrate good attendance and no disciplinary issues as prerequisites for the the program. All students must complete the an application to be admitted to the program. See Mrs. Smith in A105.