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Aprendizaje basado en el trabajo
Coordinadora de estudios basados āāen el trabajo: Sra. Amy Delellis
Correo electrĆ³nico: adelellis@cmths.org
Welcome to the CMTHS Work Based Learning Program. On this page you will find all that you need to know if you'd like to do a Job Shadow, Internship, or Co-Operative Education Placement, as well as other helpful employment and transportation resources.
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24-25 Work Based Learning Students
Introduction to Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning (WBL) is a method of instruction that enables students to combine academic classroom instruction (school-based learning component) with occupational instruction through learning on the job (work-based learning component) in a career area of choice. Emphasis is placed on the students’ education and employability skills.
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School to work/cooperative education programs permit the eligible students to be released from school to work for an approved employer in their specific trade area. The student will report to the training site and perform job duties to understand the daily operations along with the challenges of their chosen career path.
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The student/employee always represents CMTHS and is expected to demonstrate professional qualities of responsibility, dependability, ethical behavior, and maturity while performing assigned trade specific tasks assigned by the employer.
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The purpose of the school to work/cooperative education program is to provide students with competencies developed through supervised, on-the-job training related to their occupational goal under the guidance of a certified coordinator.
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Types of Work Based Learning
There are three types of Work Based Learning Experiences available to students at CMTHS: Job Shadows, Internships, and Co-Operative Education (Co-Op). See below to read the eligibility and requirements for each.
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El propĆ³sito del aprendizaje basado en el trabajo es permitir la observaciĆ³n y la comprensiĆ³n de los procedimientos, requisitos y responsabilidades de las ocupaciones en un entorno laboral real. Esta experiencia se puede obtener a travĆ©s de lo siguiente:
PasantĆa: el maestro de un estudiante o el coordinador de la cooperativa organiza esta oportunidad con una empresa u organizaciĆ³n local. Los estudiantes deben proporcionar su propio transporte y no se les pagarĆ”. Mientras se desempeƱa como pasante, a los estudiantes se les asignarĆ” un mentor de empleados que supervisarĆ” su experiencia.
Job Shadow Eligibility and Requirements
A Job Shadow is an opportunity for a student to visit a business or company in their field of study for a day and follow (shadow) a worker to see what the career is like.
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A student who is absent from school for an approved Job Shadow, and fulfills all Job Shadow requirements, will be marked “Excused” because it is Career Exploration.
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Students may do one (1) Job Shadow per school year.
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Students are responsible for finding their own Job Shadow opportunity.
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Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the Job Shadow.
Requirements for a Job Shadow
To be eligible for a Job Shadow, and have it count as an Excused Absence, a student must meet ALL four (4) of the requirements below.
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The student must have an 85% attendance rate.
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The student must have Instructor approval.
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The student must provide all information for the location where they will be shadowing.
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The student must complete all required paperwork before and after the Job Shadow.
Procedure
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Any student who is interested in participating in a Job Shadow must fill out the Job Shadow Application which can also be found below on the CMTHS Work Based Learning webpage, at least 2 weeks prior to the date they wish to do their job shadow.
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The student will be asked to provide the employer’s contact name and information, email address, phone number and physical location.
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The completed application is submitted to the Coordinator of Work Based Learning for approval.
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If the Job Shadow has been approved, a digital document is sent out requesting signatures. This document must be completely signed at least 4 days prior to the Job Shadow.
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The Instructor will receive an email requesting their signature as their support of the student doing the Job Shadow.
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The student’s parent or guardian will then receive the email requesting their signature as their permission of the student doing the Job Shadow.
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Finally, the form will be sent to and signed by the Coordinator of Work Based Learning.
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The student will receive information about going on a Job Shadow.
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The student will attend the Job Shadow.
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After the Job Shadow there is a brief form, for the student to fill out asking about their experience and what they learned. This must be completed within 5 days of the Job Shadow for the student to have their absence counted as “Excused”.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Slattery, Coordinator of Work Based Learning at kslattery@cmths.org.
Information for Employers and Mentors
We are always looking for employers to serve as mentors for our Work Based Learning students. If you are interested in any type of Work Based Learning experience for your business, please click the button below to provide your information.
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You may provide job posting information at the link above, or email job posting information to: kslattery@cmths.org
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Thank you!
Work Based Learning Resources for Students
ĀæBuscas un trabajo para adquirir experiencia o ganar algo de dinero?
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EstĆ© atento aquĆ para ver una lista creada y mantenida por nuestro Coordinador de Estudios Basados en el Trabajo,Ā”Sra. DeLellis, para encontrar un trabajo hoy!
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Employment Search
PA CareerLink is an online tool provided to connect job seekers to employers. Services available include viewing job postings, help with resumes, career resources, training opportunities, search local events, and vocational rehabilitation services.
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Other Employment Sites:
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Helpful Articles
45 Things to Do on Social Media to Find Jobs
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Entrepreneurship
Crash Course Business: Entrepreneurship Video Series
This is the link to the entire playlist of the Crash Course Business Entrepreneurship videos. Topics include talking about what Entrepreneurs are, what you need to be one, the pitfalls of running your own business, as well as the real benefits!
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The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and entrepreneurial tool. It allows you to describe, design, challenge, invent, and pivot your business model. This method from the bestselling management book Business Model Generation is applied in leading organizations and start-ups worldwide.
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