Career Programs support students in both their career development and their human and social development. This type of experiential learning increases the relevance of school by helping students connect what they learn in the classroom with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to be successful in both the workplace and larger community.
Students receive extensive in-school preparation, onsite experience with employers in a chosen focus area, guided post-placement reflection to incorporate learning in the Transition Plan and Graduation Portfolio.
Work Experience 12 - Course Outline
Welcome to Work Experience 12! This course is designed to integrate student
learning with work in the community. The
program provides a means for students to explore careers within a chosen field
and to investigate potential career paths.
WEX 12A consists of successfully completing at least
90
hours of pre-approved hands-on work experience in the field as well as
an in-class component that covers general employment and job search skills.
Course Outline
i.
Introduction
to student responsibilities and career prep work experience
ii.
Networking
iii.
Application
Form and Resume
iv.
Employment
Interview
v.
Employability
Skills
vi.
Personal
Safety
vii.
Labour
Relations Act
viii.
Human
Rights Legislation
Class Expectations
1. Attend class regularly and promptly
2. Come to class prepared (bring
materials, complete all homework)
3. Participate in all activities and
discussions (volunteer answers!)
4. Respect yourself and others (including
me!)
Course Materials
q Writing materials
q 3-ring binder with note paper
q Glue stick, felts, pencil crayons and
other drawing material
Course Evaluation Procedures
Class Assignments,
Presentations, Projects, Final Report 30%
Business
Attitude 10%
(regular
attendance, submission of documentation)
Work
Experience 60%
(Late assignments and projects will be
penalized, if accepted)
Homework
All homework
must be completed in a satisfactory manner. Marks will be given for homework
that is completed satisfactorily and turned in at the beginning of class. For
homework that is not completed satisfactorily, marks will be deducted. You will receive ‘0’ for the homework if you
forget to bring your homework to class on the due date.
If you have a
legitimate absence on a day when homework is checked, your homework will be
based on the next day you return to class.
The completion of assigned homework is a good indicator of the effort
you are putting into the course. I will
not be reminding you to follow these guidelines. The onus is on you to comply with them.
Daily
assignments may not be accepted late. Late projects will be penalized 10% each day
late up to a maximum of 30%, if accepted.
Absences
If you are absent from class, it is
your responsibility to catch up on all missed work within 3 days of your return
to school. Handouts and notes should be obtained from your class buddy. A note from your parent or guardian
explaining your absence for the day(s) you missed is mandatory if your absence
is to be excused.
Final Project
Your final project includes important evaluations that you have been collecting throughout your work experience placement. You need to also include your time sheets, and your interview evaluation form. This project is mandatory and is necessary for completion of the course. Students who do not complete this project will not pass the course.
The final project can be seen here in further detail.
Due date: Thursday, January 20th, 2010
