Work-Based Learning-Fall 2024 Assignments

Attached is a Google Slides document. Use the magnifying glass (zoom) to make filling the boxes easier. You will use this 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, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.

Your portfolio should include the following (Feel free to add additional information, documents, certifications, endorsements, accomplishments, and photos to make your portfolio stand out.):

OSHA-10 Certificate
Monthly Reflections
Cover Letter
Professional Resume
Letters of Recommendation (1 per semester of WBL)
List of Responsibilities
Student Skills Assessment
Student Self-Assessment
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 materials in this portfolio can be made available to a prospective employer as a way of providing important information for making a hiring decision. A well-developed portfolio can provide you with an advantage over other job or college applicants.

Your portfolio can be in the form of a hard copy in a binder or cover, a Google Slide, a Google Site, or another appropriate format. If you use a digital format, make sure all documents are embedded and are accessible to all viewers. It is better to include an image of the document. DO NOT DISPLAY LINKS. If you are going to include a link to a document, type a description or add an image of what you are including, highlight the description, and press K to add the hyperlink to the description.

Print or pick up a copy of the Student Skills Assessment. Take it to your work-site supervisor to be completed and signed. Attach a PDF scan of the completed form. Include this in your portfolio.

Print or pick up a copy of the Student Self-Assessment of Skills. Complete the form and attach a PDF scan to this assignment. Include this document in your portfolio.

If you don't already have an account, you will need to click "Create Account." Please use a personal email as your Login ID. When you try to create an account, if 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. 

ATTENTION:
You might run into an error when you click on the link. Look at the bottom of the screen, 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 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.

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.

Print or pick up a copy of the List of Responsibilities form. Complete and sign the form. Obtain your work-site supervisor's signature. Attach a PDF scan of the document once complete. Include this in your portfolio

Write a cover letter for your resume. The attached link 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.

Attached is a Google Slides document. Use the magnifying glass (zoom) to make filling the boxes easier. You will use this 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, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.

Attached is a Google Slides document. Use the magnifying glass (zoom) to make filling the boxes easier. You will use this 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, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.

Create a professional resume. The websites and document below are filled with tips and examples to help you write your resume. If you already have an up-to-date resume, simply attach a PDF copy.

Attached is a Google Slides document. Use the magnifying glass (zoom) to make filling the boxes easier. You will use this 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, use stock photos (pixabay.com or others) and describe how the photo relates to your placement.

Obtain one letter of recommendation. 
The letter should be signed and, if applicable, on company letterhead.
You must have one letter of recommendation for each semester you are in work-based learning with a maximum required of three.
Include these letters in your portfolio. 
For full credit, you need to get letters from different types of people. In other words, do not get all of your letters from teachers (a coach can count as a different type of person even if he/she is a teacher).
START ASKING FOR THESE EARLY. TEACHERS ESPECIALLY GET A LOT OF THESE REQUESTS.

The first part of your personalized learning plan (Part A) must be completed before you can begin working in your placement.

OSHA-10 is a requirement for work-based learning. If you have already completed OSHA-10, please attach a copy of your certificate or card. If you have not completed OSHA-10, please pick up a payment voucher from Mr. Allison. A two-week extension will be given to those who still need to complete this certification.

Pick up a copy of the teacher recommendation form. This should have been completed before the end of the semester before your WBL placement is set to begin. This must be completed before you can be officially accepted into work-based learning.

Pick up a copy of the enrollment packet from Mr. Allison. This should have been completed before the end of the semester before your
WBL placement is set to begin. This must be completed before you can be officially accepted into work-based learning.

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.