Work-based Learning for Parents

  • Parents’ Benefits

    · Child is motivated to stay in school

    · Assist child with college and career readiness skills

    · Child learns responsibility

    · Lower education costs

     

     

    The parent's/guardian’s responsibilities to the work-based learning program are to:

    Be involved in their child’s participation in the work-based learning program.

    • Share responsibility for the student's conduct on the job and while in the work-based learning program
    • Assist the child in obtaining the proper clothing for the work site.
    • Sign the educational training agreement and parental permission form.
    • Provide transportation for the student to and from the work-based learning site if necessary.
    • Provide guidance in assisting your child in succeeding in school and at the work site.
    • Become familiar with the NYS Child Labor Laws.
    • Report any concerns regarding the work-site to the work-based learning coordinator immediately.