Work-Based Learning

Advanced Technologies Academy Cooperative Education

Course Code:

Co-requisite: Application and enrollment in an Advanced Technologies Academy course

Grades 11-12

Elective

1 Credit*

This course is a WBL experience, specifically for the Advanced Technologies Academy at the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, that connects CTE classroom instruction with paid workplace experience directly related to the student’s interests, abilities, and goals. Cooperative education combines a rigorous and relevant curriculum with an occupational specialty. Students participating in cooperative education are guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered. Students must be at least 16 years old unless an employment certificate is secured. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

Applications for the Advanced Technologies Academy Cooperative Education program are available from the School Counseling Office or the Work-Based Learning Coach.

*Students may earn one credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year.

Cooperative Office Education (COE)

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Co-requisite: Enrollment in a Business course

Grades 11-12

Elective

1 Credit*

This course is a career preparation WBL method that combines Career & Technical Education classroom instruction with paid employment that is directly related to the student’s plan of study.  The school and the employer plan, coordinate, and supervise the instruction and employment so that each contributes directly to the student’s career objectives and employability.  Students earn credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences, and they normally work between 11 and 15 hours per week to achieve a minimum of 280 hours.  Applications for the COE program are available from the School Counseling Office or the COE Coordinator. Students must be at least 16 years old, unless an employment certificate is secured. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

*Students may earn one credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year.

Health Science Academy Cooperative Education

Course Code:

Co-requisite: Application and enrollment in a Health Science Academy course

Grades 11-12

Elective

1 Credit*

This course is a WBL experience, specifically for the Health Science Academy at the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, that connects CTE classroom instruction with paid workplace experience directly related to the student’s interests, abilities, and goals. Cooperative education combines a rigorous and relevant curriculum with an occupational specialty. Students participating in cooperative education are guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered.  Students must be at least 16 years old, unless an employment certificate is secured. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

Applications for the Health Science Academy Cooperative Education program are available from the School Counseling Office or the Work-Based Learning Coach. 

*Students may earn one credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year.

Internship

Course Code:

Prerequisite: Application process

Grades 11-12

Elective

1 Credit*

This course is a WBL experience that places the student in a real workplace environment to develop and practice career-related knowledge and skills for a specific career field related to the student’s career interests, abilities, and goals. Internships may be paid or unpaid. It is connected to classroom learning and accompanied by structured reflection activities. Students participating in internships are guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

*Students may earn one credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. Internships of shorter duration do not earn a credit outside of that already earned for the related CTE course.

Library Student Aide

Course Code:

Prerequisite: Application and instructor approval

Grades 11-12

Elective

1 Credit*

This course will provide students with experience in providing library media services for students and teachers. Students will have the opportunity to read books, write reviews, create promotional materials and displays, and participate in global project-based learning opportunities. This course is highly recommended for students considering careers as library media specialists, teachers, writers, and instructional technology specialists. 

Marketing Cooperative Education

Course Code:

Co-requisite: Application and enrollment in a Marketing class

Grades 11-12

Elective

1 Credit*

This course is a career preparation WBL method that combines Career & Technical Education classroom instruction with paid employment that is directly related to the student’s plan of study.  The school and the employer plan, coordinate, and supervise the instruction and employment so that each contributes directly to the student’s career objectives and employability.  Students earn credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences, and they normally work between 11 and 15 hours per week to achieve a minimum of 280 hours. Students must be at least 16 years old unless an employment certificate is secured. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

Applications for the Marketing Cooperative Education program are available from the School Counseling Office, Marketing CoOp Coordinator, or Work-Based Learning Coach.

*Students may earn one credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year.

Mentorship

Course Code:

Prerequisite: Application process

Grades 9-12

Elective

0.5 Credit*

This course is a WBL experience that consists of a long-term relationship focused on supporting the growth and development of students as they learn about a particular industry and workplace. The student is paired with a community professional who has a recognized record of achievement and first-hand experience in the occupational field or career cluster of the student's choice. The mentor becomes a source of guidance, motivation, wisdom, teaching, role modeling, and support. The knowledge, advice, and resources shared depend on the format and goals of the mentoring relationship. Mentor support can provide a wide range of personal and professional benefits, which ultimately lead to improved performance in the workplace. Mentorship requires student preparation, including career exploration, prior to the experience. Students will also be required to complete a reflection exercise once the experience has been completed. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

*Students may earn .5 credit toward graduation for mentorships of at least a 140-hour duration. Mentorships of shorter duration do not earn a credit outside of that already earned for the related CTE course.

Nurse Aide Cooperative Education

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Co-requisite: Enrollment in Patient Care Technician

Grade 12

Elective

1.5 Credit*

This course is a WBL experience, specifically for the Nurse Aide program at the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, that connects CTE classroom instruction with paid workplace experience directly related to the student’s interests, abilities, and goals. Cooperative education combines a rigorous and relevant curriculum with an occupational specialty. Students participating in cooperative education are guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered.  Students must be at least 16 years old, unless an employment certificate is secured. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

Professional Skills Academy Cooperative Education

Course Code:

Co-requisite: Application and enrollment in a Professional Skills Academy

Grades 11-12

Elective

1.0 Credit*

This course is a WBL experience, specifically for the Professional Skills Academy at the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, that connects CTE classroom instruction with paid workplace experience directly related to the student’s interests, abilities, and goals. Cooperative education combines a rigorous and relevant curriculum with an occupational specialty. Students participating in cooperative education are guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered. Students must be at least 16 years old unless an employment certificate is secured. This class shall be graded on a pass-fail basis.

Applications for the Professional Skills Academy Cooperative Education program are available from the School Counseling Office or the Work-Based Learning Coach.

*Students may earn one credit toward graduation for cooperative education experiences of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year.