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Work-Based Learning

Work Based Learning

WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS

 

Courtney Stern, College & Career Counselor                                   Sam Rizzo, CTE Coordinator

 

We are proud to offer hands-on, career focused experiences for high school students.  Work-Based Learning opportunities provide students with real world experiences to obtain an awareness of interested careers so they can make informed career and post-secondary choices for the future.  It also provides the opportunity to obtain a first-hand understanding and appreciation of the knowledge, skill, occupation outlook and education requirements and necessary for various occupations.

 

What is the Procedure for Participating in the Work-Based Learning Program?

Students should contact the College & Career Counselor to discuss possible Job Shadow, Professional Internship Experience or General Work Experience opportunities.  The student and College & Career Counselor will work together to identify which program is most appropriate and coordinate placement sites, supervisors, and schedules. 

 

Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Stern to learn more: Courtney Stern's Booking Page

 

 

Community Members - if you or your company are looking to employ HS students, please email courtney_stern@bcsd.org so we may advertise for you!

 

  • BHS Job Board

    Above is the link to our BHS JOB BOARD- your new home for any information about work permits, available jobs or internship opportunities.

    This will be updated weekly as opportunities come in. Check back often!!

  • Job Shadowing is a structured, non-credit bearing program offering students an opportunity to spend time (excused absence if during school day) with an individual engaged in a career in which the student is interested.

     

    • Students will have the chance to explore a career by observing and talking with someone on the job
    • Students will learn about the day-to-day activities of the job, the educational background required, possible opportunities, future outlook and related fields.
    • The experience will help in making decisions about future education and careers.
    • STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION.

     

    *See Mrs. Stern for a Job Shadow application if interested

     

    Grades: 9-12                                                                                                              

    Credit: NONE

  • The Professional Internship Experience program offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining practical job/career experience in an unpaid environment.  Students work with a job mentor to learn firsthand about the skills and education requirements necessary for the career in which they have an interest. Students may complete their hours over the summer or doing the school year.  This is a registered CEIP New York State Work-Based Learning Program.

     

    • Credit is earned based on number of hours completed on-site and satisfactory seminar class rating:
      • 27 hours = 0.25 credit
      • 54 hours = 0.5 credit
      • 108 hours = 1.0 credit
    • Part of the school-to-work connection is Professional Internship seminar. This class meets once a cycle during FLEX.  The classes provide a forum to discuss on-the-job experiences, career plans, job search skills and strategies for finding and keeping a job. Attendance to this seminar is mandatory and necessary to earn credit.
    • Students must complete the Program Expectations and Memorandum of Agreement by October 1st (fall semester) or March 1st (spring semester) to remain in the course.
    • STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION.

     

    *Students must see Mrs. Stern if interested in joining this course

    Grades: 11-12                                                

    Length: half or full year                      

    Credit: 0.5-1.0

    Prerequisite: valid work permit    

     

  • The General Work Experience program offers students ages 16+ the opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining practical work experience in a paid part-time job.  This is a registered GEWEP New York State Work-Based Learning Program.

     

    • Credit is earned based on number of hours worked and satisfactory seminar class rating:
      • 150 hours = 0.5 Credit
      • 300 hours = 1.0 Credit
    • Students may earn a maximum of two units of credit for General Work Experience which can used towards graduation requirements while enrolled in high school.
    • Part of the school-to-work connection is General Work Experience Seminar. This class meets once a cycle during FLEX.  The classes provide a forum to discuss on-the-job experiences, career plans, job search skills and strategies for finding and keeping a job.  Attendance to this seminar is mandatory and necessary to earn credit.
    • Students must complete the Program Expectations and Memorandum of Agreement by October 1st (fall semester) or March 1st (spring semester) to remain in the course.
    • STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION.

     

    *Students must see Mrs. Stern if interested in joining this course

    Grades: 11-12 *Must be 16 years or older    

    Length: half or full year                     

    Credit: 0.5-2.0

    Prerequisite: Valid Work Permit & Must be employed