The BISD Career and Technical Education Department (CTE) is pleased to offer worksite learning opportunities for high school students. The Worksite Learning Program connects high school students with professionals and provides students with an opportunity to explore potential careers.  It also gives students an opportunity to make connections between their academic experiences and their future, provides an avenue to gain confidence, enjoy increased responsibilities and to practice applying workplace skills all while receiving school credit for their work hours.

How does worksite learning work?
Students who are already employed can sign up for the program by completing the Worksite Learning Program application. The application is available electronically by emailing Director of Career and Technical Education Lesha Engels. Once the completed and signed application has been submitted to Ms. Engels, she will set up a meeting with the student to confirm eligibility, review the remaining paperwork, and discuss program requirements. Throughout the school year, Ms. Engels will work with employers, students, and parents to complete the paperwork, track student participation and goals, and manage the documents needed to offer school credit. 

Program Details

• Students must be at least 16 years old to participate.
• For every 180 hours a student works, they are eligible to earn 0.5 credits.  Students can earn 1.0 CTE credits per year in the Worksite Learning Program.
• Students must complete a Worksite Learning application which includes obtaining parent/guardian permission.
• Students must be working in a job where they are supervised, working legally, and receiving some proof of hours worked to be eligible for the Worksite Learning Program.
• To receive credit for work through work based learning students must have already taken or currently be taking an approved CTE course.
• Students must be currently enrolled at BHS or EHHS.  

What is required of participating students?
While participating in the Worksite Learning Program students are responsible for the following:

• Arranging transportation to and from their work location and managing their work schedule.
• Meeting all Worksite Learning Program deadlines and documentation requirements.
• Developing a student resume.
• Following all safety rules and work policies as explained by the student’s work supervisor.
• Meeting with their work supervisor and Ms. Engels on a regular basis to review goals, performance, and learning objectives.  Students must complete the WSL student assignments during the semester. 
• Virtual meetings may be used as needed.
• Submitting copies of pay stubs or time cards to Ms. Engels at least monthly.
• Contacting their worksite supervisor if an emergency arises and notifying them of the need to cancel their work assignment (i.e. will be absent from work).

Additional Information

• Information about teen workers’ rights
• Information about permitted work schedules for minors
• WA State Dept. of Labor & Industries Parent/School Authorization Form