WORK-BASED LEARNING RESOURCE GUIDE

In general, the employer is responsible for: · · · · Interviewing students · · · · Signing and abiding by agreements/forms such as a Work-Based Learning Training Agreement · · · · Providing a work experience that supports the student's educational and career goals · · · · Facilitating student exposure to all aspects of the field · · · · Orienting students to the work site: business operations, performance expectations, administrative policies, and job specific training · · · · Informing staff of the student's purpose and enlisting their support and help · · · · Arranging a "buddy system" and/or employee mentor for student · · · · Assisting the student in his/her efforts to accomplish personal and professional goals · · · · Meeting with the coordinator during the term to assess student progress and address problems that arise · · · · Completing formal evaluations of student work and the work-based learning process ...of the Student The student is responsible for: · · · · Signing and abiding by specific agreements/forms, such as a formal Work-Based Learning Training Agreement · · · · Completing skills, aptitude, and interest tests · · · · Developing goals/objectives · · · · Completing assignments, evaluations, forms, and other activities required by the coordinator · · · · Taking an active role as a participant in the program which includes participation in activities at a work site as well as in school · · · · Being a positive representative of the school, work-based learning, and the community · · · · Making satisfactory academic progress · · · · Informing their coordinator of any problems that occur at the work site ...of the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) The parent(s)/guardian(s) play a major role in the support of their student by: · · · · Encouraging students to have good attendance at the work site · · · · Being involved and informed about the progress of their student's work experience · · · · Participating in the school's activities promoting the structure of the work experience program · · · · Arranging for the transportation of the student to and from the work site (if necessary)