- Everett Public Schools
- Overview
Worksite Learning
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"Worksite Learning" refers to a structured learning experience that takes place at a qualified worksite outside of the classroom.
As part of a student’s educational or career plan, a certified Worksite Learning Coordinator in Career and Technical Education (CTE) supports both the student and employer throughout the process.
This includes providing guidance in skill development, conducting onsite observations, helping set learning goals, and regularly evaluating the student's progress.
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How many credits can I earn through Worksite Learning?
- In Washington State, students can earn 0.5 high school CTE credit for every 180 documented work hours, with the opportunity to repeat this for up to 2 credits.
- To participate, students must be at least 16 years old and either currently enrolled in or have completed a CTE-designated course that aligns with their career goals.
- If a student has not yet taken a CTE course, they can earn 0.5 elective credit for their work hours, provided they also complete a personal finance module to enhance their financial literacy.
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How do I sign up?
- Worksite Learning packets can be found at each high school's Career Center or downloaded from the website for printing and completion.
- Once students have completed the necessary forms, they should submit them to Mrs. Youngberg’s inbox in the Career Center.
- After the paperwork is processed, Mrs. Youngberg, the Worksite Learning Coordinator, will schedule a meeting during the school day to discuss learning goals and review expectations.
- The coordinator will also conduct a site visit to the student's place of employment and provide an orientation for the employer.
- Students are required to submit their paystubs via email to Mrs. Youngberg (byoungberg@everettsd.org) monthly.
- Once 180 hours of work have been completed, the employer will submit a final evaluation, and 0.5 credit will be awarded at the end of the semester.
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When can I sign up?
- Students may enroll in Worksite Learning at any point throughout the year (September – March) if they will be able to complete 180 hours prior to the end of the school year.
- We can start counting hours as soon as your WSL packet has been completed, so it is important to get the paperwork completed as soon as possible.
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What is the process?
- Once you complete the paperwork and submit it, the Worksite Learning Coordinator (Bree Youngberg) will:
- meet with you at your school to set learning goals
- conduct an orientation with your employer.
- You will then have Worksite Learning added to your schedule and you will submit paystubs via email to byoungberg@everettsd.org.
- After you have reached 180 hours of documented work, you will be awarded credit on your transcript.
- There are no penalties for not reaching the 180 hours, but you will not receive school credit.
- Once you complete the paperwork and submit it, the Worksite Learning Coordinator (Bree Youngberg) will:
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Still have questions?
- Contact Bree Youngberg at byoungberg@everettsd.org
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Are you ready to start earning credit?
Grab a Worksite Learning packet today in the following locations:
- JHS – Inside Career Center or outside of B-128
- EHS – Inside College and Career Center
- CHS – Outside of Career Center
- SHS – Career Center in Library
- Or download here!