If you are interested in a supervised work experience that facilitates your transition from your school to work, you are in the right place!
CLP is for 11th (second semester) & 12th grade students who are:
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Unable to gain admission to a career & technical program due to excessive applicants.
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Unable to meet entrance requirements for other existing career & technical programs.
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Or unable to participate in a specific career & technical area because it is not offered at the comprehensive high school or participating career & technical high school.
Advantages of the Career Launch Program:
Academic
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Clarity about academic goals
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Academic motivation
Professional
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Clarity in regards to career goals
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Understanding workplace culture and environment
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Learning new skills
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Access to professional network
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After graduation employment opportunities
Personal
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Maturity and growth
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Recognizing strengths and weaknesses
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Development or enhancement of interpersonal skills
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Learn productive and responsible citizenship skills
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Potential to earn money for financial responsibilities or college expenses
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Lifelong learning skills
Students are required to :
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Secure employment prior to entry into the program
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Have a work-based experience held at a school-approved worksite and be paid the existing legal wage
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Have school-based academic and career specific instruction and will meet with his/her teacher-coordinator for one 90-minute period per week at UBCTS
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Obtain working papers and complete necessary paperwork prior to beginning the Career Launch Program
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Complete monthly time logs, reflections, and assignments as required
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Be legally employed a minimum of 15 hours a week during the school year
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Provide their own transportation to the worksite
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Complete the NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) assessment on work based learning (if a senior enrolled prior to November)
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Students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the UBCTS Handbook or can be removed from the program
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Students must communicate any absences or issues with school or work to coordinators immediately
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Student attendance, discipline, and grades are important pieces to remain in the Career Launch program
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Arrive early and be prepared to work at work!
📍 Location:
All CLP classes will take place at Upper Bucks County Technical School
3115 Ridge Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944
Resources
PA Worker and Community Right to Know Act
UBCTS Cooperative Education Policy
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