WECEP is a state-approved, work training program that provides students, 14 and 15 years of age, with skills necessary to enter the workforce and the opportunity to explore potential careers. An employer provides a site for the student to have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to succeed in a particular occupation in the form of a paid job or internship. The program is designed to provide students with career and technical training in addition to their traditional academic coursework. Students participate in a daily WECEP class where they learn job readiness skills.

PARTICIPATING IN WECEP STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE...

• Career and technical education training
• Hands-on experience to prepare for the workforce
• Job readiness skills such as
• Dressing for success, Resume writing and Interviewing

STUDENT PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• 14-15 years of age before November 1st of each year
• Commitment to work and school
• Complete application process including: Program Application, Parent/student contract and Parent/student contract
• Commitment to perfect attendance and maintain a 2.5 GPA

STUDENT BENEFITS

• Work-based learning
• Rigorous and relevant instruction
• Mentorship through a professional network
• Guest speakers from various careers and field trips
• Relationships built within the community
• Strong work habits and attitudes

WORK-BASED LEARNING

• Guest speakers from various careers
• Field trips to different businesses
• On-the-job training
• Practical and real world experiences
• Rigorous and relevant instruction
• Relationships with community and others

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT

• Provide work-base learning opportunities
• Supply on-the-job training with assistance of program coordinator
• Offer paid or unpaid work experience
• Evaluate student progress
• Provide mentors for students
• Develop our future workforce

EMPLOYER BENEFITS

• Reliable, affordable part-time help
• Partnership with local school
• Certified teacher liaison
• Investment in future workforce