Work Based Learning in the Clinton Community School District provides students with the opportunity to put knowledge learned within the classroom to practical use in an on the job work setting. An ever-increasing "skills gap" suggests that students graduating from school are not prepared to meet the demands of the 21st century workplace. The Work Based Learning program intends to address this gap by teaching students the critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and communication skills needed in order to be a better 21st century employee.
Program Objectives
To prepare the student for meaningful employment in a chosen occupational field which is aligned with the student's Academic Career Plan, ACP.
To aid in developing awareness of a student's individual occupational, personal, and educational goals.
To help students develop personal and social qualities which will enable them to make satisfying personal, occupational, and educational decisions.
To connect classroom educational experiences with occupational experiences beyond the traditional classroom.
To assist the student in developing work habits deemed desirable by future employers.
To develop a network of contacts connected to a student's chosen occupational field.
Work Based Learning Opportunities
State Work Based Learning Opportunity
Elective Paid
Youth Apprenticeship Application
A one or two-year, school-supervised, paid work experience for high school juniors and seniors
Requires 450 hours of work per year
Proficiency attainted in standard statewide skills
Combination of related classroom instruction and workplace learning
Prepares students for further training at either postsecondary educational institutions or at a business or industry
YA related classroom instruction is taught by YA qualified instructors at high schools, Technical Colleges, online or through an employer
YA skill attainment assessed by the employer mentor
District Work Based Learning Opportunity
Elective Unpaid/Paid
Internship Application
Unpaid/paid work based experience related to the student's ACP
90 hours per semester or up to 360 hours over 4 semesters
Work may be from a single jobsite or a number of different placements
A job shadow experience allows a student to explore a specific career of interest by observing an employee perform their work duties at their place of employment
The experience will provide realistic career information that will aid the student in making career choices
Conducted and designed to meet the needs of the community
30 hour graduation requirement starting with class of 2021
Local Opportunities:
Help with concession stands or scoreboard for any sporting events at CJSH (email Mrs. Paynter or Mr. Gamble for specific dates/times)
CES - read to students, help them during art class, etc (email Mrs. Paynter to set up a date/time - CJSH students must schedule this during their study hall period so they are not missing academic class time)
Students can draw/color greeting cards for nursing home residents or veterans and Mrs. Kueter delivers them appropriately.
Willowick Assisted Living (read or play games with residents)
Alden Meadow Park Nursing home (read or play games with residents)
