Train with WOW!

Here are some resources to help students get started with the World of Work Program in Stockton Unified School District!

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WOW Teamwork

Press play to hear from our talented team of Vocational Technicians, and learn about the ways that they collaborate with teachers, staff, families, and students to create opportunities for job training within the WOW program!

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Student Success Story

Listen to a success story from Deshaun: a WOW student who went on to find success after graduating from the Young Adult Program in Stockton Unified School District.

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WOW at In-N-Out

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Wrestling Champion

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How to Get Started

Special Education Teachers and Case Managers can reach out to their assigned Vocational Technician to make referrals, or to our Program Specialist with questions about the program. See the process below, as well as contact information for each member of the team!

Step 1: Make the Referral
Step 2: Coordinate with assigned Vocational Technician
Step 3: Fill out paperwork and collect student documents

Contact Information:

Program Specialist:

Steve Bartles

SBartles@StocktonUSD.net

Executive Assistant:

Melissa Powers

MPowers@StocktonUSD.net

Edison High School Vocational Tech:

Brenda Scott

BScott@StocktonUSD.net

Franklin High School Vocational Tech:

Leona Hamilton