Work-Based  Occupational Training

PURPOSE

The purpose of Work-Based Occupational Training is to offer students enrolled in exceptional education the opportunity to train at an actual work site. These real life work settings offer training opportunities which cannot be provided in a traditional school environment. Just like most people our students learn best by doing.    

REAL WORK, REAL MISTAKES,  REAL LEARNING...

Work-Based Occupational Training is an integral part of the Occupational Course of Study offered by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. If the student successfully completes this course of study he/she can earn a high school diploma. These students have varying degrees of abilities. The interests, abilities, and past experiences of each student are used to determine the type of training that would be most beneficial.

Businesses will not be expected to provide any reimbursements to the students for work done. The intent is to provide training experiences, not to replace an existing employee or to fill a vacancy

Supervision and training is provided by school personnel. A school staff person (Job Coach) is present at all times while the students are working unless it has been agreed upon by both the school and business that a student is ready to train more independently. Criteria for student performances are based on the quality control standards of the participating business.

The days and times that a job site is utilized as well as the number of students at the site are determined by the business partners. Specific job tasks at each business are determined by the employer and school system personnel. Each job site offers different experiences; therefore, students sample a variety of jobs throughout their school career. A rotation schedule ensures that the training is in compliance with Labor Department regulations.

LEARNING TO WORK... WORKING TO LEARN!

 

Parents/Guardians sign a statement of understanding that an employee relationship does not exist. Therefore, the trainees would not be entitled to workers compensation. Students receiving training are insured by Stanly County Schools.

CHANGING LIVES… IMAGINE THAT!

CAROLINA PIZZA HUT
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CITY OF ALBEMARLE: PUBLIC HOUSING DEPT.
FOOD LION Hwy 24/27
FOOD LION Hwy 52
FOOD LION Norwood
FURR’S SERVICE CENTER
H & K AUTOMOTIVE
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
LOCUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOCUST FARM AND GARDEN CENTER
MAUNEY FARM, HOME AND GARDEN
MAUNEY FEED MILL
MCDONALD’S
NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OAKBORO ACE HARDWARE
OAKBORO BAPTIST CHURCH HOME FOR THE AGED
OAKBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PARK RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
PRECIOUS MOMENTS DAY CARE, INC.
QUALITY CHILD CARE CENTER
RUNNING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHERN ACCENTS WOODWORKING
STANLY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY:
ASSISTANCE CENTER
CLOTHING CLOSET
STANLY ACE HARDWARE
STANLY COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB
STANLY COUNTY SCHOOLS CHILD NUTRITION
STANLY COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
TOWN OF BADIN
WEST MAIN PRE-K

We are always looking for businesses to participate in community based vocational training. 
If you want to learn more about this program please contact:

Joann M. Carpenter
Transition Specialist
Stanly County Schools
1000-4 North First Street
Albemarle, NC 28001

Phone: 704.984.6549

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