The purpose of the program is to provide the opportunity for students to observe and experience, on a first-hand basis, the nature of the occupation for which they are being trained.
 

Length of time commitment:
 

High School Job Placement will take place during the second semester of a student’s senior year. It includes 15 hours or more per week of paid, supervised, on-the-job training. Some eligible seniors may begin placement after the midterm of the first grading period. The placement should be directly related to the student’s-Career Tech program. For more information regarding High School Job placement contact Craig Wellert, Placement Coordinator at (330) 669-7017 or via email cwellert [at] wcscc [dot] org.
 

Adult Job Placement is available to area employers wishing to hire “job-ready” adult students and adult graduates. Specializing in computer, office, accounting, medical office, and welding or industrial employment, the program is quick, easy-to-use, confidential, and has no obligation. For more information regarding Adult Job Placement click here.
 

Objectives:
 

• To assist qualified students in securing full- and part-time employment in their fields of career preparation prior to graduation
• To provide experience for qualified students on specialized equipment in the field that cannot be replicated in lab
• To provide the necessary support services which will aid qualified students in making the transition from school to work
• To provide an incentive for all students to complete their education
• To provide for an adequate period of training that will enhance the student’s chances of being successful in his/her chosen career
 

 Benefits to the business:

• Offers access to student interns with specific skills at a more flexible rate of pay
• Provides the opportunity to preview or evaluate a potential employee in the workplace
• Enables businesses to establish relationships with students, educators and schools
• Provides an opportunity for employers to discuss curriculum decisions that would prove advantageous to the business
• Requires no obligation to retain the student employee if his/her performance is unsatisfactory
• Enables the business to showcase its products, services or work environment to potential future employees
 

Expectations for High School Job Placement:

• Performance will be supervised by instructor and cooperating employer
• A student evaluation form will be given to the cooperating employer once per grading period by the instructor
• Student monthly report forms will be completed by the student and returned to the Placement Coordinator
• Performance will be continually evaluated and monitored