WASHOUGAL — Around 20 Washougal High School students are participating in the Worksite Learning program that connects the knowledge and skills students learn in Career and Technical Education classrooms with what they learn in the workplace.
The students earn school credit while working at a job that connects to a CTE class they have taken or are currently enrolled in. In addition, they are required to meet all graduation credit requirements and fit the job in their class schedule.
Currently there are 17 local businesses employing Worksite Learning students. “Over the years we have had students at 35 different places of business,” said Kathy Scobba, Washougal High career specialist and Worksite Learning coordinator.
To participate, Worksite Learning students are responsible to find their own job and do the research to determine if they are eligible to participate. They must be willing to learn organizational skills and time management, complete a learning plan and have employer evaluations. Students interested should contact the Washougal High School Career Center for more information.
