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WHS SCHOOL TO CAREER

For all School to Career courses, the following expectation is applicable: Course begins the first week of
school for year-long courses, or the first week of the semester. Whenever possible, a job should be secured before school starts. While
teachers may become aware of available positions, finding a job is ultimately the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian. Students
have two weeks into each semester to secure a position, or they will be ineligible to earn credit and any release time. All credits earned
through these programs are elective.

Timeline for all School to Career courses:
Applications available in January – pick up from School to Career Coordinator in Counseling Office
Applications DUE by February 15 – submit to the School to Career Coordinator in Counseling Office

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Course ID: STC3101 and/or STC3102
Prerequisite: Application Process
Credit: 0.5 per semester, up to 1.0 credit per year (Semester 1 and/or 2)
Grades: 11-12
Description: Students must apply for this experience. It is beneficial for students to be enrolled in a related course (Ag, Business, FACS,
Tech. Engineering, or Marketing). Students should complete the Employability Skills program before enrolling in a State Certified Co-op
program senior year. Juniors and/or Seniors with a 2.7 GPA enrolled in Employability Skills may be eligible for a school-approved work
release each semester. The Employability Skills program allows Juniors and/or Seniors to gain valuable work experience while they are still
in school. Upon successful completion, this work experience will recognize the student’s mastery of employability skills valued by
employers and will provide a state-certified certificate to validate accomplished employability skills. Students must complete: 90 hours of
on-the-job experience, all meeting and journaling requirements, and a skills portfolio in order to earn 0.5 credit per semester.

STATE CERTIFIED CO-OP
Course ID: Business Education STC3011-3012; Child Care STC3021-3022; Tech Ed STC3031-3032
Prerequisite: Application Process plus Related Course Enrollment
Credit: 1.0 per semester, up to 2.0 credits per year (year-long program)
Grades: 11-12
Description: Available in the areas of Business, Assistant Child Care Teacher, or Tech Ed/Engineering, students must be concurrently
enrolled in a related class each semester. Students should have completed the Employability Skills program before enrolling in a State
Certified Co-op. The State Certified Co-op work based education program puts into action the skills and principles which students have
learned in their related courses. Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while they are still in school. Students
will be able to earn a state certified certificate upon successful completion of their portfolios. Students may be eligible to earn school-
approved work release in order to complete their work requirements. Students must complete: 480 hours of on-the-job experience during
the year, all meeting and journaling requirements, and a skills portfolio in order to earn 1.0 credit per semester.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP
Course ID: Varies by Program
Prerequisite: Application Process plus Related Course Enrollment
Credit: 1.0 per semester, up to 2.0 credits per year (year-long program)
Grades: 11-12
Description: Students must apply for this learning opportunity. A prospective Youth Apprenticeship meeting will be held the beginning of
second semester. Attendance is mandatory for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship program. Students are required to provide own
transportation to class and the worksite during the day. Students enrolled in the Youth Apprenticeship program must also be enrolled in
concurrent courses at the high school or through the Youth Apprenticeship program. Students will need to meet with a Counselor and the
School to Career Coordinator before applying for this program. The Youth Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity for Juniors and
Seniors to start preparing for a career while still in high school. The one- or two-year program provides the opportunity for work-based
learning, occupational instruction and academic education. As a youth apprentice, students will earn an hourly wage while learning from
skilled professionals. While enrolled in the Youth Apprenticeship program, students will develop academic and occupational skills necessary
for employment. Students must concurrently enroll in a course related to their Apprenticeship; options for Waunakee High School courses,
online courses, Dane County School Consortium courses, or postsecondary courses are available to meet this requirement. Students must
complete: 450 hours of on-the-job experience during the year, all meeting and journaling requirements, and a skills portfolio in order to
earn 1.0 credit per semester.