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Worksite Learning
Worksite Learning
Overview
Worksite Learning connects the knowledge and skills students learn in the CTE classrooms with what they are learning in the workplace.
Benefits of Worksite Learning
Working a part-time job while in high school is a choice for some students, and a necessity for others. Regardless, beyond earning wages, there are advantages to working in high school:
Earning high school credit
Students can earn .5 credits for 180 hours or 1 credit for 360 hours of successful work experience. (Must meet requirements and be enrolled through their high school)
Gaining skills for a résumé
Skills that you acquire in your job are likely transferable to your future career. You can even start to narrow down what you might want to do in a career.
Meeting new people
In most jobs you will be meeting people you ordinarily wouldn’t at school. Possibly someone important to your academic or professional success. Meeting new people also helps your social skills, which is always a plus.
Building self-confidence
Self-confidence stems from experienced, proven success in your undertakings. Like extracurricular activities, working during high school gives you additional experiences to draw upon and the chance to hone your talents. This experienced success enhances your self-image and confidence level.
Impressing colleges
Starting to work in high school shows admissions officers that you’re an ambitious, responsible person capable of meeting commitments and managing your time—some of the qualities predictive of success in college.
Students should carefully consider the pros and cons before deciding to work while also attending school.
If interested in a Worksite Learning opportunity at PNNL or Energy Northwest during the school year, complete and submit the following form:
Worksite Learning for PNNL and Energy Northwest
Frequently Asked Questions
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Worksite Learning (WSL) is a wonderful learning experience for students that connects knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to those needed in the work environment. If you are interested in an internship or already have a job and meet the requirements of the Worksite Learning program, you can receive one-half credit for every 180 hours or 1 credit for every 360 hours you work.
If you already have a job and meet the requirements for the Worksite Learning program, contact Amy Francis to make arrangements to meet with your employer. Then you, your parent, and your employer will need to complete the required forms. Students may download the required forms here. Once the paperwork is completed and returned to Ms. Francis, the student will begin documenting their work hours monthly on a provided timesheet.
It is important that students remain current in updating their hours in order to receive the maximum amount of credit. Student performance will be evaluated every 180 hours.
- Students earn credit while working if they have taken or are currently taking a qualifying CTE class.
- Students will learn organizational skills, time management, as well as job-specific skills.
- Students will complete a learning plan and have employer evaluations.
- Students begin earning credit when all paperwork and requirements are completed.
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- Have you passed or are you currently taking a CTE Course?
- Are you currently working or interested in internship opportunities?
If you answered YES to all these questions, you may qualify! Reach out to Ms. Francis to get started.