Students at Grant County High School can begin a Co-Op in their pathway during their Senior Year. The deadline to apply is August 1 and December 1.
Students wishing to participate in Work Based Learning (WBL), must meet ALL of the criteria:
- Student must be a full-time senior GCHS student on track for graduation.
- Students must meet the following academic/career benchmarks before being approved for the WBL program:
------ Be college and/or career-ready
- Student must have secured valid program-specific employment before being approved for WBL.
Student must not accrue 6 or more unexcused absences during the senior fall semester or the junior spring semester prior to enrollment in WBL.
- Students accruing more than 3 unexcused absences during the WBL semester may be required to forfeit his/her WBL opportunity and return to a regular GCHS schedule.
- Student must be passing all GCHS coursework in which he/she is enrolled during the semester of his/her WBL participation.
- Student's behavior record will be reviewed by the WBL committee. Excessive and/or severe behavior incidents could prevent students from being offered the privilege of WBL opportunities.
- Student must complete and fill out all required WBL paperwork including parent, instructor, principal, and employer signatures by August 1 for fall placement or by December 1 for spring placement.
-Student applying for WBL opportunities must successfullypass the Civics Test and an ILP update prior to being approved for WBL placement.
- Student understands that termination by the employer could also include being removed from the WBL program and could result in a failing grade for the course and a return to placement in coursework at GCHS.
Requirements of a Co-Op Student:
-Be courteous and considerate of the employer, co-workers and others.
-Keep the employer's interest in mind and to be punctual, dependable and loyal.
-Notify the employer and the coordinator as soon as possible if unable to go to work and/or school.
-Keep such records of work experience and wages (if applicable) earned as required by the school and to submit them on or before specific deadlines.
- Conform to the policies and regulations of the employer and the school.
- Maintain a satisfactory performance level on the job.
- Abide by the Training Plan Agreement developed by the teacher, coordinator and employer-. | | The Co-Op Employer Agrees To:
- Take an active part in the training and supervision of the student while providing on-the-job instruction in accordance with the WBL agreement/plan.
- Assist the coordinator in evaluating the student's performance on the job by completing the evaluation form when required.
- Provide close supervision by an experienced and qualified person to avoid subjecting the student to unnecessary to unusual hazards.
- Notify the parent and the school immediately in case of accident, sickness or any other serious problems.
- Permit and expect the coordinator to visit periodically to discuss the progress of the student and to observe him/her on the job.
- Give the same consideration to the student as given to other employees in regard to safety, health, general employment conditions and other regulations to the business.
- Comply with all regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disabilities, religion, marital status, or age.
- Secure a criminal background check for the individual who will serve as a worksite supervisor/mentor for the student participating in Work Based Learning. Background checks can be obtained by contacting Tyler Mullins at the GCHS Youth Services Center, 859-824-9739. Ext 4233
- Schedule the student during the school hours he or she is assigned Work Based Learning on their course schedule. |
If you have any questions regarding Work Based Learning/Co-Op please reach out to Mrs. Jodi O'Nan in the CTE office.