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The Stockton Unified School District World of Work Program (WOW) is a job readiness training program funded by Stockton Unified School District, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and the California Department of Education (CDE) to serve students 16-21 at each of our high schools and the Young Adult Program. Students receive an array of services and opportunities that include: Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, and Work Based Learning Experiences. Student referrals come from Special Education Teachers/Case Managers.
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What is WOW?
Click "play" to learn all about the World of Work Program from out very own Program Specialist and Vocational Technicians!
How to get started
How to get started
Special Education Teachers and Case Managers can reach out to their assigned Vocational Technician to make referrals. See "Students" page for a full directory.
Step 1: Make the Referral
Step 2: Coordinate with assigned Vocational Technician
Step 3: Fill out paperwork and collect student documents
Our Services
Our Services
Job exploration services provide an individualized, timely, and systemic process by which a participant seeking employment gains knowledge of career paths and job opportunities. Students identify strengths and barriers to employment, and viable vocational options.
Workplace Readiness Training consists of soft skills that are needed for successful employment, including communication with coworkers, having a positive attitude about work, decision making while on the job, conflict resolution skills, and problem-solving techniques
Work-Based Learning Experience uses real work settings to provide students with an opportunity to explore work in a competitive, integrated environment
Our Community Partners
Our Community Partners
We partner with local businesses to provide students with Work-Based Learning Experiences. They are able to work alongside the employers as well as the employees, and they are paid through the WOW Program. After completing their time with the WOW program, the employers might choose to hire them on as permanent employees.
Here is a list of some of the local business that partner with us:
Walgreens (Lower Sac. Rd.)
Safeway (Pacific Ave.)
Hana Sushi
West Coast Audio, Charter Way
West Coast Audio, North Stockton
Stockton Police Department
In-N-Out Burger
El Dorado Market
Stockton Animal Shelter
209 Auto
Loads of Hope
Eddie's Pizza
Coco's Supermarket
Bread of Life
And more!
Funding
Funding
The WOW Program is funded by:
Stockton Unified School District's mission is to graduate every student college, career, and community ready. In doing so we will lift all youth out of circumstances of poverty and scarcity.
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
The California Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, assistance, oversight and resources so that every Californian has access to an education.
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