Work-Based Learning-Fall 2023 Assignments
- Instructor
- Gerald Allison
- Term
- Fall 2023
- Department
- CTE
- Description
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Senior and junior students interested in an internship have many options available to them through Work-Based Learning, including, but not limited to the options listed below. WBL has a separate application component and other rigorous requirements set forth by the state board of education that AHS must follow. WBL availability is subject to placement options and student requirements. Work-Based Learning Off-Site Students will submit an application and if accepted will participate in an off-site internship related to his/her elective focus or career interest area. Examples of off-site internships might include: retail stores, engineering firms, hotels, restaurants, animal shelters, other businesses, or a student’s existing paid job. Students must be able to drive in order to participate in an off-site internship. Work-Based Learning Marsh Store Students will submit an application and if accepted will work in the Marsh School Store. Duties may include customer service, sales, drink preparation, stocking, and inventory. Students will report to Mrs. Gornto. Work-Based Learning Teacher Assistant at AES, AIS, and AMS Students will submit an application and if accepted will serve as teacher interns at the Alcoa Elementary School, Intermediate School, or Middle School. Students will provide support to the classroom teacher in the delivery of student instruction and activities. Students may also choose to intern within the office, library, or school counselor’s office. Students will report to their assigned teacher or staff member at AES, AIS, or AMS during their assigned block.
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Portfolio
ATTENTION SENIORS: If you are taking WBL in the spring or are early graduating in December, your portfolio and all other work are due no later than 1 week before the posted due date for the portfolio.
The goal of your work-basked learning portfolio is to provide you with a valuable resource as you transition from the world of academics into the workforce. The required and suggested materials in this portfolio can be made available to a prospective employer to provide important information for hiring decisions. A well-developed portfolio can provide you with an advantage over other job or college applicants.
Your portfolio can be a hard copy in a binder or cover, a Google Slide file, a Google Site, or another appropriate format. If you use a digital format, ensure all documents are embedded and accessible to all viewers. Do not use "long links". Use or K to add a link to an image or word(s). I should not see things like this in your documents: https://classroom.google.com/w/NjMzMjg1MTc1ODE3/t/all. If you don't know how to make words or images into hyperlinks, stop by my room and I will help you.
Your portfolio should include your monthly reflections, letters of recommendation, a professional resume, a cover letter, a list of responsibilities, skills assessment, self-assessment, all of your evidence (artifacts) that support your learning experience, and any additional information or items you feel would give a complete picture of you and your educational and work experience. Remember, your portfolio is a great way to present yourself to the world. Make it look good.
The goal of your work-basked learning portfolio is to provide you with a valuable resource as you transition from the world of academics into the workforce. The required and suggested materials in this portfolio can be made available to a prospective employer to provide important information for hiring decisions. A well-developed portfolio can provide you with an advantage over other job or college applicants.
Your portfolio can be a hard copy in a binder or cover, a Google Slide file, a Google Site, or another appropriate format. If you use a digital format, ensure all documents are embedded and accessible to all viewers. Do not use "long links". Use
Your portfolio should include your monthly reflections, letters of recommendation, a professional resume, a cover letter, a list of responsibilities, skills assessment, self-assessment, all of your evidence (artifacts) that support your learning experience, and any additional information or items you feel would give a complete picture of you and your educational and work experience. Remember, your portfolio is a great way to present yourself to the world. Make it look good.
Due:
November - Monthly Reflections
Use the attached Google Slide document to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos (e.g. doctor's office, etc), use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
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Student Self-Assessment of Skills
Pick up a copy of the Student Self-Assessment of Skills. Attach a PDF copy of the document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
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Student Skills Assessment
Pick up a copy of the Student Skills Assessment. Take it to your work-site supervisor to be completed and signed. Attach a picture or scan of the completed form. Attach a PDF copy of the document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
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WBL Student Placement Portal
If you don't already have an account, you will need to click "Create Account." Please use your school email as your Login ID. If when you try to create an account, it says the login is already in use, you probably already have an account. You will need to go through the process of resetting your password. You might run into an error when you click on the link. Look at the bottom of the screen and select "Advanced" and tell your browser to proceed to the website.
You need to:
Complete the "Student Info" section including your Area of Elective Focus and take a screenshot of the completed page.
Complete the "Placement Info" section (Create New) and take a screenshot of the completed page
Complete the "Student Exit Survey." Take a screenshot of the completed survey or end screen.
Attach all three screenshots to this assignment.
You need to:
Complete the "Student Info" section including your Area of Elective Focus and take a screenshot of the completed page.
Complete the "Placement Info" section (Create New) and take a screenshot of the completed page
Complete the "Student Exit Survey." Take a screenshot of the completed survey or end screen.
Attach all three screenshots to this assignment.
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List of Responsibilities
Pick up a copy of the List of Responsibilities form. Complete and sign the form. Obtain your work-site supervisor's signature. Submit a PDF copy of this document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
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Personalized Learning Plan - Part B
This document is not due until later in the term. However, it is important to work on this during your placement. I recommend reading over Part B at the beginning of your placement so you know what type of information you will need to complete this section of your Personalized Learning Plan. Don't wait until the last minute to do this assignment. It will take longer than you think.
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October - Monthly Reflections
Use the attached Google Slide document to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos (e.g. doctor's office, etc), use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
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Letters of Recommendation (ASK BEFORE SPRING/FALL BREAK)
Obtain three letters of recommendation. If at all possible, depending on whom you ask, it would be best if these were on the company/school letterhead.
Attach a PDF copy of these documents. Keep the originals for your portfolio.
NOTE: Letters of recommendation take time to write. PLEASE ask for these before Spring/Fall break. Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on the part of the people you ask to write these. This assignment will be considered late even if it is the letter writer's "fault" unless you can prove you asked for the letter a minimum of two weeks in advance (e.g. an email dated more than two weeks in advance of the due date asking for the letter).
Attach a PDF copy of these documents. Keep the originals for your portfolio.
NOTE: Letters of recommendation take time to write. PLEASE ask for these before Spring/Fall break. Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on the part of the people you ask to write these. This assignment will be considered late even if it is the letter writer's "fault" unless you can prove you asked for the letter a minimum of two weeks in advance (e.g. an email dated more than two weeks in advance of the due date asking for the letter).
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Professional Resume
Create a professional resume. The documents below should help you get started. I would suggest searching the internet for "sample resumes for teens." A resume is your way of selling yourself to a college or employer. Make it look nice and professional. If you need help, stop by during tutoring and I can give you further assistance.
Attach a PDF copy of the document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
Attach a PDF copy of the document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
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Cover Letter
Write a cover letter for your resume. The attached document is filled with great information to help you write your cover letter. The purpose of this assignment is to give you the experience of writing a cover letter. This letter can be to a real person to whom you are going to give the letter, a real person two whom you would like to give the letter, or an imaginary person that represents the type of person to whom you want to submit the letter. Here are some ideas for people you could address with your cover letter:
The Dean of Admissions of a college.
The manager of a business to which you are applying for work.
The CEO of the corporation that represents your dream job.
The director of a non-profit with which you want to volunteer.
A company for which you want to intern.
Attach a PDF copy of the document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
The Dean of Admissions of a college.
The manager of a business to which you are applying for work.
The CEO of the corporation that represents your dream job.
The director of a non-profit with which you want to volunteer.
A company for which you want to intern.
Attach a PDF copy of the document. Keep the original for your portfolio.
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September - Monthly Reflections
Use the attached Google Slide document to record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos (e.g. doctor's office, etc), use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
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August - Monthly Reflections
Use the attached Google Slide documentto record and submit your monthly reflection. You will need 3 images from your placement as evidence for your on-the-job learning during the month. These can be photos of things you have completed, work you have done, or anything else that can be used as evidence in your portfolio. You can take pictures of people, places, or things. If you work in a placement where privacy law prevents you from taking onsite photos (e.g. doctor's office, etc), use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.
Due:
OSHA-10
OSHA-10 is a requirement for work-based learning. If you completed OSHA-10 at Alcoa high school, I should have a copy of your certificate. If you completed OSHA-10 somewhere other than AHS, then you will need to provide Mr. Allison with a copy of your certificate or card. If you have not completed OSHA-10, you will need to pick up a payment voucher from Mr. Allison to pay for your course.
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I would like to complete the Employability Skills training to receive honors credit for my WBL class.
Please answer this question by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday 8/11). Here is a review of what is covered in this course:
Interview Skills (5 hrs)
Communication Skills (2 hrs)
Time Management (1 hr)
Cybersecurity Essentials for Work (2 hrs)
Human Resource Management (1 hr)
Teamwork (2 hrs)
Written Communication (1 hr)
Materials Management (1 hr)
Personal Finance Management (1 hr)
Workplace Financial Management (1 hr)
Critical Thinking (3 hr)
Interview Skills (5 hrs)
Communication Skills (2 hrs)
Time Management (1 hr)
Cybersecurity Essentials for Work (2 hrs)
Human Resource Management (1 hr)
Teamwork (2 hrs)
Written Communication (1 hr)
Materials Management (1 hr)
Personal Finance Management (1 hr)
Workplace Financial Management (1 hr)
Critical Thinking (3 hr)
Due:
Personalized Learning Plan - Part A
The first part of your personalized learning plan (Part A) must be completed before you can begin working in your placement.
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Enrollment Packet
Pick up a copy of the enrollment packet from Mr. Allison. Complete and return your packet. You, your parent/guardian, and your supervisor must sign all required forms.
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Enrollment Application
Pick up a copy of the enrollment application from Mr. Allison. This should have been completed before the end of the previous semester. This must be completed before you can be officially accepted into work-based learning.
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Teacher Recommendation
Pick up a copy of the teacher recommendation form. This should have been completed before the end of the previous semester. This must be completed before you can be officially accepted into work-based learning.