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The Purpose of this course is to enable students with an Individualized Education Plan to apply career knowledge and skills necessary to identify career options, access community resources and apply work-related behaviors in a legal paid employment environment. The course will support the students' success on the job aimed at further progress toward achieving the student's post-school outcomes related to a career. 

Students can earn multiple credits in this course sequentially (over several years) or simultaneously (multiple credits in one year- depends on hours worked).

        1 Credit=    5 or more hours per week (20 per/month)
        2 Credits=  10 or more hours per week (40 per/month)
        3 Credits=  15 or more hours per week (60 per/month)

If you or your student would benefit from this service, please contact your Career Placement Teacher.

A graphic with the word 'WANTED' in bold red letters and the phrase 'Students with jobs' in cursive grey letters.

A red sign with white text that reads 'Working VALID JOBS at least 5 hours weekly IEP REQUIRED REWARD: *ELECTIVE CREDIT(S) *BOOST YOUR GPA *EARN $$$ *MAKE FUTURE PLANS'.

Working Valid Jobs at least 5 hours weekly - IEP Required
REWARD: Elective Credits, Boost your GPA, Earn $$$m Make Future Plans

 

  • A group of friends gather around a table, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

    • Students participate in paid work experience with appropriate supports
    • Transportation NOT provided by OCPS
    • Students monitored by an ESE teacher
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