Updated 12/2024
Work-Based Learning (WBL) has always been an integral component of quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. High school students and educators can access work-based learning opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, and paid work experiences.
Link to PSD Work-Based Learning
Link to PSD Work-Based Learning
PSD Work-Based Learning Courses
(Internships/Apprenticeships/Paid Work Experience):
Credits: Variable credit up to 45 credits
Prerequisites: WBL Coordinator approval (Ms. Iverson)
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 and 12
Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs offer eligible students an opportunity to earn high school credit and gain experience in a chosen pathway, profession, or industry. Students are eligible to enroll in a WBL course for an experience (internship, apprenticeship, paid relevant work experience) that is longer than 30 hours in length and earn variable elective credit (15 hours = 1 credit with a maximum of 5 credits per quarter). This course will support students as they develop professional workplace skills. Placements are based on availability (current opportunities are posted on Xello) and/or students chosen through an interview process. Students must meet the requirements of the WBL experience.
For more information contact: Angela Iverson, WBL Coordinator [email protected]
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Courses available based on CTE pathway are:
(Internships/Apprenticeships/Paid Work Experience):
Credits: Variable credit up to 45 credits
Prerequisites: WBL Coordinator approval (Ms. Iverson)
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 and 12
Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs offer eligible students an opportunity to earn high school credit and gain experience in a chosen pathway, profession, or industry. Students are eligible to enroll in a WBL course for an experience (internship, apprenticeship, paid relevant work experience) that is longer than 30 hours in length and earn variable elective credit (15 hours = 1 credit with a maximum of 5 credits per quarter). This course will support students as they develop professional workplace skills. Placements are based on availability (current opportunities are posted on Xello) and/or students chosen through an interview process. Students must meet the requirements of the WBL experience.
For more information contact: Angela Iverson, WBL Coordinator [email protected]
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Courses available based on CTE pathway are:
Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides individualized, developmentally appropriate programming to encourage multi-occupational pathways to successfully support students as they transition from school to work.
ACE provides work-based learning experiences, classroom instruction, and transition planning for students who may have difficulty obtaining paid work. Students learn and practice job skills while operating Cup of Joe coffee shop for students and staff as well as Taste Buds Bistro for staff at Fossil Ridge High School.
After successful participation in on-campus ACE coursework, students may participate in off-site work experiences and internships in our community.
Students can sign up to be peer helpers in Cup of Joe or Tastebuds to support ACE students as they learn and practice job skills. ACE peer helpers requires teacher approval.
For more information contact Cristi Thomas, ACE Coordinator at [email protected]
ACE provides work-based learning experiences, classroom instruction, and transition planning for students who may have difficulty obtaining paid work. Students learn and practice job skills while operating Cup of Joe coffee shop for students and staff as well as Taste Buds Bistro for staff at Fossil Ridge High School.
After successful participation in on-campus ACE coursework, students may participate in off-site work experiences and internships in our community.
Students can sign up to be peer helpers in Cup of Joe or Tastebuds to support ACE students as they learn and practice job skills. ACE peer helpers requires teacher approval.
For more information contact Cristi Thomas, ACE Coordinator at [email protected]