Work Based Learning Academy
Cooperative Education / Internships
Work-Based Learning (WBL)is a major component of career and technical education. Students are afforded an opportunity to earn high school credit while participating in a work-based learning experience. Students may participate in WBL in the 11th and 12th grades and may earn up to eight high school credits.
Types of Work Based Learning
- Cooperative Education – Paid Work Experience
- Internships – Unpaid Work Experience
Benefits
Students benefit from work-based learning through:
- application of classroom learning (both academic and technical) in real-world setting
- establishment of a clear connection between school and work
- assessment of their interests, aptitudes, and abilities while learning about the career possibilities available to them
- improvement of their post graduation employment opportunities
- development and practice of positive work-related habits and attitudes including the ability to think critically, solve problems, work in teams, and resolve issues
- assessment and understanding of the expectations of the workplace
- establishment of professional contacts for future employment
- expansion and refinement of their technical skills
- participation in authentic, job-related tasks
- observation of the demeanor and procedures of workplace professionals
- awareness of postsecondary education opportunities
Contact Us
Denise Allen
Coordinator
Work-Based Learning / Cooperative Education (Co-Op)
BHS Multi-Purpose Room @ Buckhorn High School
Room 115 @ Madison County Career Tech Center
Email: aallen@mcssk12.org