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The Empower College and Career Center offers students Career, Technical, Agriculatural Education Courses through various pathways, in addition to work-based learning and dual enrollment.
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The Work-Based Learning Program is designed for students within CTAE Pathways to gain work experience with local businesses and industries.
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To qualify for Work-Based Learning, the student must:
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- Be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades
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- Have a defined Career Pathway (job should be directly related to the curriculum of the pathway classes he or she has completed or in which they are currently enrolled)
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- Be 16 years old and have a reliable mode of transportation
WBL Mission: To assist in providing a highly-trained, technologically sophisticated and career-oriented young workforce. This is accomplished by developing partnerships between business, industry, students, parents, school systems, coordinators, post-secondary institutions, and registered apprenticeships which will lead the participating student into meaningful careers. WBL Vision: - Creating a seamless transition from career-oriented courses in high school to post-secondary education, credentials, and a successful career - Opportunity for students to develop strong employability skills (soft skills) that will make them desired employees - Application of the technical skills learned in related coursework while working in real life employment situations
For more information about the Jackson County School's Work-Based Learning Program, contact:
Holly Canup, EJHS
Kate Wilson, EJHS -
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Dual Enrollment is offered through Lanier Technical College and the University of North Georgia. To learn more, students need to speak with their school counselor.
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The Jackson Student Leadership Team (JSLT) is a program for Jackson County School System high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. JSLT is a leadership development program designed to build individual leadership skills, foster positive group dynamics, and increase civic and community involvement.
Students join the team as sophomores after a multi-level interview and selection process. Six sophomores are selected from each JCSS high school. Students remain on the team through graduation.
Teacher: Kate Wilson