Work-Based Learning
Work-based learning is a coordinated, coherent sequence of career-development
experiences based on instructional preparation related to student career goals
that occurs in cooperation with business and industry and other community
partners. Project based learning, case files learning, professional
organization participation, internships, and co-ops can all be classified as
student work-based learning experiences but the possibilities are not limited
to these categories.
Connecting work and education is one of the goals of Tech Prep Region 2000
businesses and industry, as well as state and local governments, actively
assist in achieving this goal. The Workforce Endorsement Agreement
was developed to encourage public school students to complete their education.
Approximately ninety area businesses have agreed to give first consideration
for entry-level jobs to high school graduates from Region 2000. In return,
the school divisions will provide a measure of assurance that graduating
seniors possess necessary employment skills. In addition, secondary schools
will provide employers with an "Employment Transcript" for a job candidate.
This document provides pertinent information regarding the student's
attendance record and academic performance.
Apprentice programs offer both high school
and community college students with opportunities that reinforce classroom
instruction with practical experience that may be counted toward clock hour
requirements for journeyman status and provide income.
Summer Construction Trades Student Apprenticeship
Each summer Region 2000 building contractors employ a number of rising high
school seniors as student apprentices. Students who are brought into this
program are frequently offered part-time employment during their senior year
and full-time employment upon graduation from high school.
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