How does Worksite Learning? Earn HS Credit For Your Job!

● Students have the opportunity to earn credits for paid work hours at licensed businesses with current minor work permits (for students under 18). This paid work experience can earn a student .5 semester credit for 180 paid hours or 1.0 semester credit for 360 paid hours per semester.

● Student-Employees learn on the job. Their new skills apply in a variety of retail, fast food, restaurants or office administration jobs.

● Worksite learning connects knowledge obtained in the classroom to those needed in the business community.

● Worksite learners wear two hats. In addition to their academic commitments, they are also responsible employees. Balancing homework & work hours develops time management skills.

● Student Employee Evaluations: Employers complete a brief job performance check sheet evaluation every 90 paid work hours (2-4 times per semester)

● Student Employee Learning Plan: Students will create specific goals with input from their employer. Semester goals will be included on a learning plan & evaluated every 90 paid work hours. Each student must receive New Employee Orientation that includes worksite safety, worker’s policies, procedures and expectations.

● Worksite Visits: The worksite teacher discusses progress with the work site supervisor every 90 paid work hours.

● Proof of paid hours must be provided each pay period. Pay stubs or company statements must include student name, hourly wage, dates and hours worked.

● Hours DO NOT count until the paperwork is complete, signed, and submitted to worksite teacher. Benefits of Worksite Learning What You Need to Know How to Get Started

● Obtain copy of the Worksite Learning Student Packet -- download or hard copy from FVA/GEA teacher.

● Complete information and get parent/guardian signature if under age 18.

● Meet with Ms. Iwasaki, Shannon.Iwasaki@ferndalesd.org, to set goals and review expectations.

Orientation for Worksite Supervisors Employer Cooperative Support:

● Provide employment and adhere to State and Federal regulations regarding work by minors.

● Provide a new employee safety orientation and job-s training.

● Complete brief student-employee evaluations for the school coordinator (2-4 per semester).

● Discuss student employee contributions areas needing improvement with school coordinator (twice per semester)

● Provide a safe working environment and report any student accidents or injuries to school coordinator.

● Report any change in the employee’s work situation to school coordinator.

● Provide a safe work environment including protection from sexual harassment.

● Conform to Federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Teaming up with local businesses to develop productive employees. Student, Parent, Employer & School Partnership

FVA/GEA Contact:

Shannon Iwasaki shannon.iwasaki@ferndalesd.org