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Work Based Learning/On the Job Training (OJT) Facilitaor

Michelle Wise

Work Based Learning/On the Job Training (OJT)

The purpose of this course is to provide the on-the-job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is appropriate.  Whenever the cooperative method is offered, the following is required for each student:  a training agreement; a training plan signed by the student, teacher and employer, including instructional objectives; a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a workstation which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal; and a site supervisor with a working knowledge of the selected occupation.  The workstation may be in an industry setting or in a virtual learning environment.  The student must be compensated for work performed.

Work Based Learning/OJT at Pine Ridge High School Enrollment Guidelines

  • Students must be covered by the worksite’s workers’ compensation and liability insurance. 

  • Students are required to participate in meetings with WBL Coordinator throughout the school year. 

  • Students are required to turn in all district and state required paperwork and provide monthly timecards by the 5th day of the following month or the following school day if the 5th is on a weekend/school holiday. 

  • Students may not change WBL work sites without prior authorization and completed paperwork. 

  • Students must regularly attend all in-school classes and maintain passing grades to participate in WBL. 

  • Students must be at least 16 years of age and have transportation to be OFF campus during WBL periods. 

WBL Credit Policy

  • Students can earn up to five (5) OJT credits in a 36-week school year and may repeat the OJT experience in following years to receive additional credit(s).   (*Administration approval is required for enrollment in 5 periods of OJT.) 

  • Students must complete a CTE program prior to enrollment in the internship course or be currently enrolled in a Career Academy. Students can earn one (1) internship credit per school year and may repeat the internship experience in the following years to receive additional credits (up to 450 total worksite hours or 3 credits).   

  • Students must work for the ENTIRE 36-week school year to earn credits.  

  • Students who work for 18-weeks (1 semester) can earn ½ credit.