Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a proactive approach to bridging the gap between high school and high-demand, high-skill careers in Tennessee. Students build on classroom-based instruction to develop employability skills that prepare them for success in postsecondary education and future careers. Through experiences like internships, apprenticeships, and paid work experience, seniors may earn high school credit for capstone WBL experiences. WBL coordinators are educators who are trained and certified by the department to coordinate these WBL experiences for students.

Work-Based Learning is a capstone course intended to provide students the opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous CTE and general education courses within a professional work environment. Students may only access WBL during their senior year. Student employment must align directly with their focus area.

· Students must complete the CHS Work-Based Learning Application and submit it by 11:59 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024.

· Students must not have had more than 9 total absences (excused or unexcused) during the 23-24 school year.

· Students must not have had any ISS or OSS consequences issued during the 23-24 school year.

· Recommended: Students must have earned a minimum, weighted 2.0 cumulative GPA for the 23-24 school year.

· Students must provide evidence of current employment.

· Students must provide evidence of holding an active driver's license.

· Students must provide evidence of car insurance for the vehicle they will be using for travel to WBL placement.

· Students must work at least 120 hours per semester at their WBL placement.

All requirements to enroll in the WBL program must be maintained throughout the placement. Students who no longer meet any of the above requirements during the placement will be removed from the course and placed in an alternate course for the remainder of the semester/year. If you fail to submit this form by the deadline or do not meet the requirements for enrollment, your counselor will replace your course request for WBL with one of your alternate course requests.

Yes, a student will earn a credit by completing the course and required coursework.

Work-Based Learning will be offered in either 1st or 5th block. For those participating in 1st block WBL, students must arrive on campus by 8:55 AM to make their 9:00 AM start time in 2nd block. For those participating in 5th block WBL, students will be permitted to leave campus at 1:00 PM daily. Students are required to record a minimum of 120 hours per semester at their place of employment. Failure to complete the 120 hours per semester will result in removal from WBL.

Note: Students must be present in their WBL period for the first two weeks of the semester in order to complete orientation, develop personalized learning plans, and finalize other required training and paperwork.

Students are allowed to participate in Work-Based learning during the fall and spring semester. Students are encouraged to speak with their counselors to see if this is possible.

Students are required to record a minimum of 120 hours per semester at their place of employment. Failure to complete the 120 hours per semester will result in removal from Work-Based Learning.

Students enrolled in Work-Based Learning will receive traditional letter and numerical grades for the WBL course. Assignments will be related to their current job placement experiences.

All requirements to enroll in the Work-Based Learning program listed in Question #2 must be maintained throughout the placement. Students who no longer meet any of the above requirements during the placement will be removed from the course and placed in an alternate course for the remainder of the semester/year.

Collierville Schools is always looking to provide opportunities for students to be placed in Work-Based Learning opportunities that align with their area of focus. Opportunities will always be communicated to eligible students and via communication channels.