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Is Rockland, BOCESWork Based Learning For Me?
A presentation for students by:
Joanne Schiller, Work Based Learning Coordinator
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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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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.
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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
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Student Benefits
• Paid or unpaid work experiences
• High school credit
• Job coaching available
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More Student Benefits
• Opportunity to individualize
• Bridges the gap between classroom and real world
• Opportunity to try new things
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Focus is on workplace competencies:
• Mastering technology
• Working with others
• Understanding information systems
• Using resources productively
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What you’ll experience…
• Using your strengths
• How to write a killer resume
• Interview techniques
• Workplace survival skills
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Calling all Students from:
• CBI Tech
• HS at West Nyack
• LIU
• AIP
• GED classes…
Do you need an alternative career and tech center placement ?
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Summary
• Alternative education
• Supportive environments
• Individualized programming
• Community involvement =
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS!
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How can I sign up?
• Have your counselor contact me:
Joanne [email protected]
BOCESParrot Rd. CampusCareer Ed. Building #3, Room 202.
