Work Based Learning (WBL)

Program Description

Essential elements of CPE are work-site training, training agreements, training plans, screening of students, paid employment, monitoring the field experience, and program accountability evaluations. The intent of this program is for students to be actively involved in one of the following course offerings. To maintain eligibility for this program, each student will be expected to follow the guidelines of the offering he or she is participating. Students will maintain employment on a continuous basis for the time they are enrolled in the class to maintain standing in CPE.  CPE instructors/coordinators will meet with students at various times; this will be a district decision.
 

What should I expect in this program?

Students should expect to learn about time management, money management, financial responsibilities, customer service, career opportunities, job search, resume building, and leadership.  In addition to completing work hours, students will complete assignments and projects related to leadership, finance, resume and portfolio building, ethics, job applications, workplace security, entrepreneurship, math skills, business fundamentals and scholarship research.  Students will hear from members of the Chamber of Commerce, Warren County Board of Supervisors, and City of Vicksburg Mayor and Aldermen.

Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for enrollment in Career Pathway Experience:

  • 11th- and 12th-grade students

  • CPE participants must be 16 years of age or older by August 1 of the school year.

  • Students must have clearly defined career objectives.

  • Students must meet priority enrollment criteria.

  • Students should be placed within two weeks in a work-based learning experience that relates to their career objective.

  • The student must meet the following prerequisites:

  1. C or higher in English (the previous year)

  2. C or higher in Pre-Algebra

  3. Completed CPE Application and Supplemental Documents

  4. Instructor approval