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Is Rockland, BOCES Work Based Learning For Me?

Is Rockland, BOCES Work Based Learning For Me?. A presentation for students by: Joanne Schiller, Work Based Learning Coordinator. General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP). Is for classified students, 16 years and older Offers work experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

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Is Rockland, BOCES Work Based Learning For Me?

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  1. Is Rockland, BOCESWork Based Learning For Me? A presentation for students by: Joanne Schiller, Work Based Learning Coordinator

  2. General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP) • Is for classified students, 16 years and older • Offers work experiences outside traditional classroom settings Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  3. What is it? • A Career and Tech class, offering students an opportunity to go to work. • Internships • Job Shadows • Paid or unpaid work experiences at one or more of our work sites. Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  4. Where can I work? • Our community partners include but are not limited to: Musbro Kennels Gourmet Gardens Premiere Fitness Superior Video Toys R Us TJ Maxx Furniture Medic Van Houton Farm Shop Rite Nanuet Animal Hospital Taco Bell Quiznos Hudson River Wood IPOD Store Blue Ribbon Pathmark Amazon Café Premier Fitness Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  5. Student Benefits • Paid or unpaid work experiences • High school credit • Job coaching available Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  6. More Student Benefits • Opportunity to individualize • Bridges the gap between classroom and real world • Opportunity to try new things Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  7. Focus is on workplace competencies: • Mastering technology • Working with others • Understanding information systems • Using resources productively Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  8. What you’ll experience… • Using your strengths • How to write a killer resume • Interview techniques • Workplace survival skills Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  9. Calling all Students from: • CBI Tech • HS at West Nyack • LIU • AIP • GED classes… Do you need an alternative career and tech center placement ? Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  10. Summary • Alternative education • Supportive environments • Individualized programming • Community involvement = SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS! Rockland, BOCES WBLC

  11. How can I sign up? • Have your counselor contact me: Joanne Schiller joanne1100@aol.com 845-627-4399 BOCES Parrot Rd. Campus Career Ed. Building #3, Room 202. Rockland, BOCES WBLC

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