The BISD Career and Technical Education Department (CTE) is pleased to offer worksite learning opportunities for high school students.   We are excited to partner with organizations and employers and will work collaboratively with them to help ensure that this is an enriching experience for all involved. 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 work based learning work?
Students who are already employed can sign up for the program by completing the Work Based Learning Program application.  The application is available electronically on the CTE Department webpage (must be logged into BISD to see forms) or in the Career Center.  Once the completed and signed application has been submitted to the Worksite Learning Coordinator in the Career Center, they will set up a meeting with the student to confirm eligibility, review the remaining paperwork, and discuss program requirements. Throughout the school year, the Work Based Learning Coordinator 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 Work Based Learning Program.
• Students must complete a Work Based 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 Work Based 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 Work Based Learning Program students are responsible for the following:

• Arranging transportation to and from their work location and managing their work schedule.
• Meeting all Work Based Learning Program deadlines and documentation requirements.
• Developing a student resume (sample templates are available on the CTE Department website)
• Following all safety rules and work policies as explained by the student’s work supervisor.
• Meeting with their work supervisor and Mrs. Brown on a regular basis to review goals, performance, and learning objectives.  Students must complete the WBL student assignments during the semester. 
• Virtual meetings may be used as needed.
• Submitting copies of pay stubs or time cards to Mrs. Brown 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).

Work Based Learning Coordinator:

Office: BHS Career Center, in the BHS Library Room 215A

Additional Information

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