Work-Based Learning

This course allows students to complete a non-paid internship experience in a career field that is of interest to them. Students are required to complete 54 hours at their internship and 27 hours of classroom instruction. Students can explore such careers as accounting, biology, criminal justice, child care, engineering, health care, journalism, law, medicine and teaching. This program gives students a firsthand opportunity to learn about a particular career. Students gain insight into the skills and educational requirements of that career prior to college. Students planning to enroll need to make a commitment of four to five hours a week to meet their internship hours obligation. In addition, students will also have one class meeting a week to meet the 27 hours of classroom instruction. CEIP is a 1/2 unit elective course open to all students in grade 12. Students who choose to enroll in this elective course are expected to demonstrate a level of responsibility and commitment appropriate for the workplace. Characteristics such as honesty, integrity, ethics, teamwork and a positive attitude are expected. Applications to enroll in this program may be obtained from guidance counselors. 

Students 16-21 years of age may use this option to obtain up to 2 elective credits for work experience. To obtain the credits students must be employed, submit pay stubs and meet with the Work-Based Learning coordinator on a regular basis to receive feedback and career counseling. Students can begin earning credit once they have earned 150 hours. If you are interested contact your school counselor for further information.