Introduction to Employment

Introduction to Employment allows students to explore job experiences in the areas of food services, retail and business skills to help provide insight into a career path. Students observe and perform hands-on job specific activities at local worksites with job coaches who provide support. Each student completes a portfolio and has assistance in locating job opportunities after graduation.

This program is not being offered during the 2022-23 school year.

Characteristics of a successful student                                        

• A strong interest in some or all course material
• Open-minded, eager to learn about new things
• Excellent attendance
• Interest and some ability in technical area
• Parental support of the Career Studies program

 

Curriculum and materials used

• Learning for Earning, textbook

 

Related career opportunities

• Restaurant Services
• Child/Daycare Services
• Maintenance Employee
• Retail Store Services

 

Licensing

No licenses are currently available

 

Consultant Committee

• Coarc Daycare
• Price Chopper-Hudson
• McDonalds
• Tractor Supply