Welcome to WorkBased Learning Shannon Boyer Brandi Hayes

Welcome to Work-Based Learning Shannon Boyer Brandi Hayes WBL Coordinator http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

How can we give CHS students a Leg Up? Prepare them for the real world n Encourage participating in activities that connect (Mock Interview, College tours, job shadow day) n Set high expectations for work ethics n Encourage independent decision making n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

89% OF ALL FIRST TIME HIRES Lose their jobs due to a lack of “SOFT SKILLS” http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

What are soft skills? n Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

WBL Provides an opportunity for our students to be well-versed in content areas n Prepares them to make informed post secondary choices n Allow for meaningful work-place experiences n Give them the means to think, solve and have purpose in their lives. n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

WBL Experienced based, n Related to goals, n Connected to class. n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Work-Based Learning n Students explore career opportunities, gain work experience, AND employability skills while still in high school n JOB vs. WBL Experience n Soft skills development http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Student Benefits n n n n Relates school work to “real-life” Increases motivation for academic preparedness Opportunities to explore variety of possible careers Hands-on training and experience Gives a realistic view of specific career fields Helps to develop workplace responsibility, positive attitudes and habits Each student leaves with a PORTFOLIO http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Saves you Money & Time College Decisions n Career Decisions n Doing what you are good at n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Why was your child selected? Average GPA -3. 0 or higher n No Serious Discipline history n Teacher Recommendations n Works well independently n Strives to make real-world connections n Desires to learn more about an industry and/or to make money n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Program Areas Available n n n n Automotive n Business Sports Medicine n n Allied Health n Education Flight Operations n Marketing Engineering & Technology Graphic Designs Consumer Services Academic Fine Arts Foreign Language http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

The State Trifecta Career Goal n Course Relationship n Job Placement n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

So, what do the WBL Students Do? n Work the PLAN n Training Plans/Evaluations n Customized for individual student. Evaluated once per semester Soft Skills Evaluations – Georgia Best n Twice per semester n n n Other WBL Activities n n n Portfolio Projects Rising Professionals Meetings (RPM’s) Appreciation Activities http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Developmental Workshops n Employability Skills with GA Best Topics n n n n n Discipline and Character Attendance and Punctuality Teamwork and Work habits Productivity and Academic Performance Organization and Responsibility Attitude and Respect Self-Management and Time Management Oral and Written Business Communication Skills Appearance and Professional Image Social Media Ethics Soft Skills 89% Fired http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Four Areas of Evaluation Coordinator n Mentor/Supervisor n Portfolio n Activities n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Attendance Policy- Coordinator No school- No work n Signing Out n Students email to notify of absence BEFORE 9 AM n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Hours Commitment- Coordinator Each period of WBL requires 5 hours of work n Half of the total hours requirements must be during school hours- UPDATE to Policy n Wednesdays n Do they HAVE to work? n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Communication- Coordinator Your child’s advocate, resource n Your advocate resource n They know to contact me to keep me appraised of what is going on professionally, academically, personally, etc. n Please do not contact the employer on their behalf without coming to me n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

RPM Monthly Meetings. Coordinator On one FAB Wednesday per month at 1: 20 to 2: 20 n Mandatory- please don’t schedule on this Wednesday n Earning GA Best Credential n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Mentor Evaluations See Progression n Average of Employability Skills (2/sem) n Average of Job Skills (2/year) n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Portfolio n n n Assignments related to building the portfolio Late work- Zero Two day’s grace before grounding to school from leaving campus All assignments are monthly EXCEPT weekly production reports (WPR) Assignments/Due Dates already set Responsibility and Accountability http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Portfolio Continued n Grading (mostly) for completion n Following Directions Thoughtful reflection Feedback Expect proper grammar/spelling n Expect Corrections for Midterm check and Final Portfolio Review n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Activities n Rising Professional Symposium Tentative n Mock Job Interview UGA, KSU, other college visits BB&T Center for Business Ethics at UNG Career Day at CHS Middle School and Elementary School Showcase Job Shadow Day Expected that they be involved in CTSO (State Requirement) n n n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

What is my grade? Grades are tricky n WBL GRADE depends on the completion of the portfolio n Students should ALWAYS know where they stand for completion – grade n 90% or better n They will earn a grade but if they don’t turn in the portfolio, they won’t do well. n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

Turning in the portfolio Mid term – Final (untraditional) n Meet with each student n Should have corrected copies AND graded copies n Organize the work they’ve completed n http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html

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Thank you for your time & support Please let me know how I can help n Email is best: n sboyer@cartersvilleschools. org n n Let your child advocate for themselves. It’ll make them a better employee. http: //www. canestocareers. com/parents. html