School-to-Work
Rob Schmidt, x310
An important part of the school’s task in education is to help students develop the habits and skills they need to be successful in the workplace. Within the last few years, Maranacook has expanded its school-to-work options by offering new programs that connect our students to the reality of careers after high school.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Grades 9 – 12
Prereq: Permission of Work Experience Coordinator
Students may earn credit, in lieu of pay, for a variety of work experiences at school or in the community. Typical experiences include food services, clerical, library aide, or teacher assistant. Students complete contracts outlining their duties for their work experience supervisor. This course must be taken in addition to six courses required of all students.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Grade 12
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
This program depends on a cooperative agreement involving parents, school, employer, and student. Students wanting specific occupational training and experience receive vocational instruction in the form of on the job training while working in part time jobs as a paid employee. Students involved in Cooperative Education fulfill an academic classroom requirement and meet individually with the program director on a weekly basis as well as attend group meetings, seminars, and workshops. Students must enroll in at least two academic courses in addition to Cooperative Education. Cooperative Education job placements must be approved by the director.
PATHWAYS
Grade 10
Prereq: Interview with Instructor
This is a project-based career exploration program. Students will develop skills of group dynamics, teamwork market analysis, public presentations, leadership comprehensive planning, advertising and completion of a project. In this process, students explore a variety of career opportunities through field trips and contact with professional consultants. The class will select, develop and implement a project, which will benefit the school or the community.
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