Work Based Learning
Tony Masala, Work Coordinator, 315.867.2000 Cooperative Occupational Education Program Students in this program develop and demonstrate occupational skills at a supervised work site. There is continuous feedback through a teacher-coordinator. Students enroll in this program following or while enrolled in a regular occupational course. Students continue to attend the Occupational Center one-half day per week. Career/Job Shadowing It is recommended that all Career Tech Center students complete a minimum of a two week job shadowing internship in a related career field. Students must meet minimum attendance and career preparation requirements to be eligible. Diversified Cooperative Occupational Education Students in this program are provided on-site training in various occupations when a course in that specific career is not available at the home school or BOCES Center. There is continuous feedback through a teacher-coordinator. Students attend the Occupational Center one-half day per week. Two units of credit are the maximum allowable graduation credits that may be earned for the work experience phase regardless of the hours accumulated or years spent in the program. Workbased Learning Qualified students are placed in the work place in a career field related to their interest. Participants are paid an hourly wage. Related academic instruction is provided through tutors and company sponsored mentors. |
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