Work-based Learning
"Work-Based Learning (WBL) gives students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills by expanding the walls of classroom learning to include the community. By narrowing the gap between theory and practice, Work-Based Learning creates meaning for students." - USOE Work-Based Learning web site.
Course Description:
This course emphasizes skills needed to successfully prepare for the work environment and shows relevance of academic classes to future career and educational goals.
Each of these topic areas incorporate necessary skills for success in the world of work and achieve desired results for student learning by emphasizing communication, thinking skills, collaboration with fellow workers and employers, development of a sound work ethic, and the importance of personal responsibility in the workplace.
Course topics include:
Career Preparation
Course Description:
This course emphasizes skills needed to successfully prepare for the work environment and shows relevance of academic classes to future career and educational goals.
Each of these topic areas incorporate necessary skills for success in the world of work and achieve desired results for student learning by emphasizing communication, thinking skills, collaboration with fellow workers and employers, development of a sound work ethic, and the importance of personal responsibility in the workplace.
Course topics include:
Career Preparation
- Preparing a Perfect Resume and Letter of Intent
- Filling out a job Application
- Dressing for Success
- Going through an Interview
- Developing Goals for your Work Experience
- Workplace Safety
- Labor Laws
- Sexual Harassment Laws
- Discrimination Laws
- Workers Compensation
- Ethics, Honesty and Integrity
- Goal Setting
- Self-Esteem, Self-Management and Attitude
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Employer Evaluation
- Self Evaluation