Career and Technical Education

WBL is a course that provides students the opportunity to gain real-world experience by working at a local industry that connects directly with the career pathway the student is pursuing.  The WBL can stand alone or be part of the capstone experience.  The VCSC has several local industry partners that are committed to accepting students.  A student can also work at companies that are not currently a partner.

The following guidelines help determine if WBL is the right fit:

• The student must have completed the Principles and Concentrator A course and be scheduled into the Concentrator B and Capstone course in the related pathway.  If the student has completed the entire pathway, capstone included, they can also participate in WBL.
• Regular evaluations will be completed by the supervising teacher and employer.  The supervising teacher will review these with the student and provide guidance on employability skills.
• The student must have a training plan developed that aligns with the career pathway and work experience.
• The work experience must relate to the career pathway.
• In most cases the work experience is paid.
• A student must complete a minimum of 75+ hours at a single site to earn one high school credit.