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Work-Based Learning Program at Flowery Branch High School; Christy Carter Coordinator

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Career, Technical & Agricultural Education

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Watch our quick informational video about WBL.

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Rebekah is a Junior who interns at Spout Springs in a Kindergarten classroom. Her career goal is to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education and eventually become a Kindergarten teacher, so this internship has been extremely valuable to her! She works with students in small groups as well as one-on-one, and states that this experience continues to show her every day that this is what she wants to do.

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Rebekah's mentor states "To be only a Junior in high school, she has a maturity and demeanor about her that is amazing."

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Congratulations, Rebekah!

Isabel Long is a Senior, healthcare pathway completer and a dual- enrolled student. Isabel interns at Specialty Orthopedics Clinics of Georgia where she is able to work alongside doctors and nurses to explore this career area. Some of Isabel's daily tasks include, taking vitals of patients, sorting medical records and observing X-Rays. Isabel's mentor speaks highly of her work ethic, professionalism and drive. Through this experience, Isabel has confirmed that a career in the healthcare industry is for her.

In addition, Isabel works a part-time job at Olive Garden as a hostess. In the words of her mentor, "we trust Isabel to run the show for us".

Congratulations Isabel!

Isabel

Lauren is the Work-Based Learning Student of the Month for February! She is a Senior and is currently interning in the Early Childhood Education Afterschool program at the Branch. Lauren created Valentine's Day cookie decorating kits to fundraise for FCCLA. Her innovation paid off and it was a huge success!!

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Lauren continues to show leadership and motivation to learn. She was selected as a CTE OUTSTANDING STUDENT 2021!

Lauren is also working to earn the Elite Georgia Best Certificate!

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GREAT JOB LAUREN!

FBHS After school Program

"Melia is hard working and always goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She is dependable, always willing to 'jump right in' to help out wherever needed. She has been a great asset in my classroom."

-Melissa Madsen, Teacher DVA

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Great Job, Melia!

Benchmark Physical Therapy

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH Rebekah is a Junior who interns at Spout Springs in a Kindergarten classroom. Her career goal is to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education and eventually become a Kindergarten teacher, so this internship has been extremely valuable to her!

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To assist in the creation of a strong support structure and partnerships between local employers, secondary schools, and technical schools, colleges and certified training programs.

To create a system that is industry driven where employers and their representatives help set occupational skills standards, collaborate on curriculum, provide work experience and work place mentors for students, and certify mastery of skills leading to the award of a skill certificate.

The mission of the Work-Based Learning Program is to assist in providing a highly trained, technologically sophisticated and career oriented young work force. This is accomplished by developing partnerships between business, industry, students, parents, school systems, coordinators, and post-secondary institutions which will lead the participating student into meaningful careers.

Interested in becoming a wbl Partner or placement Site?

Click the button for more information. Also, click

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INDUSTRY

SPOTLIGHT

Art today is not found just in museums, but in products, advertising, and computer games that we see every day. Audio and video technology is behind the scenes of TV programs, movies, commercials and theater productions watched by billions of people every year. Communications careers can be found delivering and producing the news, creating memorable stories, and contributing to advertising, marketing and public relations.

* Actor * Marketing Manager

* A/V Technician * Photographer

* Journalist * Video Editor

* Plus Many More

hear the actors or musicians that are performing

or the news anchors who are reporting their

stories.

Marketing and communication professionals help businesses better sell their products to consumers, and help organizations of all types reach their audiences.

Education

Occupation

Median Salary

Job Growth

over the next 10 years

Singer

3

Technical Writer

2

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If you are interested in a career in the Graphic Arts and AV sector, contact your school guidance counselor to see what CTAE course work you should take. Also speak to your Work-Based Learning Coordinator to find jobs in this field to help jump start your career path.

WHAT'S NEXT?

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What Our Employers are Saying

"WBL is a true win-win situation across the board. The experiences help students make informed career choices, the schools improve their ability to prepare students and the businesses get additional help while developing potential future employees."

-Alex George

Operations Director, PPG

"The enthusiasm and collaboration between businesses and Hall County Work-Based Learning is valued and a win for our community. WSI Rainmakers is 'All In' and supports WBL. From students to the community, we all learn."

-Al Trembley,

WSI Rainmakers

"J. Geyer Advertising has enjoyed and benefited from our partnership wtih the Hall County WBL. We feel this is such an important program that teaches important work skills to our students and future workforce. Our company enjoys the fresh ideas that our interns provide."

-Lisa Geyer,

J. Geyer Advertising

"I had the opportunity to participate in a career readiness expo day. The students were well-prepared, very professional and highly engaged."

-Sheila Caldwel, UNG

-Phil Sutton

VP Chief Administrative Officer

"Our department has worked with the Work-based Learning Program for many years and have found the program to be a valuable tool in recruiting students interested in public safety and an avenue for community engagement".

-Jerry Smith

Hall County Fire Services

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To assist in the creation of a strong support structure and partnerships between local employers, secondary schools, and technical schools, colleges and certified training programs. To create a system that is industry driven where employers and their representatives help set occupational skills standards, collaborate on curriculum, provide work experience and work place mentors for students, and certify mastery of skills leading to the award of a skill certificate.

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Tanner was a pathway completer in Construction in high school. He completed his WBL internship with Carroll Daniel Construction. Tanner was awarded an apprenticeship with Carroll Daniel where he continued to work for the company while attending Lanier Tech to earn his degree in Field Engineering.

Tanner earned his degree in 2021 and now works full-time with Carroll Daniel as a field engineer.

Alfredo was a pathway completer in Healthcare Science in high school. He earned several certifications in high school including CPR and EMR. He served his WBL internship at Northeast Georgia Medical Center where he currently works as a patient transport technician.

Alfredo is a student at the University of North Georgia and is in the nursing program. He plans to complete his degree and pursue a career in nursing.

Courtney Smith Milum is a 2017 Graduate of Chestatee High School where she completed the Healthcare Science Pathway. During her time in the Work-Based Learning Program, Courtney was an intern with Northeast Georgia Medical Center where she rotated through eight different departments to discover her career likes and dislikes.

After graduating from Chestatee High School, Courtney went on to study nursing at Truett McConnell College. Courtney graduated with her BSN in 2021. Courtney is now an ICU Nurse at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She credits her time in the WBL program for allowing her the opportunity to network and decide on the career path that was best for her.

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Tanner was a pathway completer in Construction in high school. He completed his WBL internship with Carroll Daniel Construction. Tanner was awarded an apprenticeship with Carroll Daniel where he continued to work for the company while attending Lanier Tech to earn his degree in Field Engineering.

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Business Partners

The Hall County Work-Based Learning and Youth Apprenticeship Program is an education option that prepares high school students for the world of work through a combination of academic and workplace learning. It is based on the belief that our youth must be better prepared for the future if they are to be successful in a competitive, global economy.

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Work-Based Learning is learning that results from work experience designed to increase the knowledge and skills of the learner. The work experience is supplemented with instruction and activities that apply, reinforce, refine, or extend the learning that occurs during work, so that learners develop attitudes, knowledge, skills, and habits that might not develop solely from work experiences. Students continue to take course work related to his/her career interest, but also being paid, on the-job training or a non-paid internship through a structured workplace learning program.

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See and sign up for the various ways in which you can partner with our WBL program to enrich our students' experiences. Also, visit our state WBL website for statewide information and initiatives.

An integral part of Work-Based Learning is a supportive adult, referred to as a mentor, who is linked with the youth apprentice, intern, or employee. A mentor provides guidance and encouragement to the student employee as well as being involved in the teaching of work tasks and job responsibilities to the student.

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Employers aid the student's education by assessing performance, creating relevant curriculum, and developing occupational skill standards specific to business and industry. No matter a student's plan for the future, the Hall County WBL program offers real-world experience that will benefit students.

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Please see the Business Partner Handbook ( below) for additional details on what to expect when working with a WBL student.

Interested in Hiring a Student?

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The success of the Work-Based Learning Program is primarily based on the quality of the placement of the student in a business and the instruction that the student receives as part of the work-based learning segment of the program. A key individual in Work-Based Learning is the designated mentor.

Advisory Committee

14 Sept

11 Jan

16 Nov

08 Mar

Please contact Holli Howard if you are interested in getting involved.

The Hall County Schools WBL Advisory Committee meets three times a year to discuss industry trends, workforce needs, and other initiatives that will benefit both local businesses and our students.

Get Involved in Our Schools

Student Job Placements: We are always looking for new businesses and organizations for our WBL students to work and intern with. Students can work 5-20 hours a week (paid or unpaid) to gain valuable real-world work experience and help your business at the same time.

Student Job Shadows: High school students will come visit you and spend 4 hrs or 8 hrs to observe your employees at work. Students get the opportunity to see what the work environment is like, ask questions about different jobs, and get a better understanding if this is a career they would like to pursue.

Field Trips/Tours: Small groups of students can come visit your business location to see first hand the job site and different working conditions. Host 15-50 students and share with them your different departments and how you serve your customers.

Guest Speaker: Come share your work experiences (or sign up a co-worker!) with students. Visit for a class period or for the day. We'll put you in a related classroom subject so that you can help inform students about today's industry trends and work expectations.

Mentor Students with CTSO Competition: Career Tech Student Organizations, such as DECA, HOSA, FBLA, and SkillsUSA, have competitions in which students train and compete in different events. Mentor a student to help them prepare for competition in your related area.

Participate in Job/Career Events: Many high and middle schools host events to help prepare students for getting a job. Mock interviews, career day guest speakers, or job fairs helps students explore the various career options available.

Business Donation: It is wonderful to be able to reward students for accomplishments with a coupon for a free item or other small gift. Larger donations can also be used as a fundraiser for silent auctions, raffles, or scholarships. Items can include your business information on them.

Partner in Education: Your business can also become an official Partner in Education with a specific school. Details can be found on the Hall County Schools website.

Thank you for considering these options!

Contact the WBL Coordinator closest to you to get involved.

What Our Partners Are Saying

"WBL is a true win-win situation across the board. The experiences help students make informed career choices, the schools improve their ability to prepare students and the businesses get additional help while developing potential future employees."

​

-Alex George, Operations Director

"The enthusiasm and collaboration between businesses and Hall County Work-Based Learning is valued and a win for our community. WSI Rainmakers is 'All In' and supports WBL. From students to the community, we all learn."

​

-Al Trembley, Internet Consultant

"I had the opportunity to participate in a career readiness expo day. The students were well-prepared, very professional and highly engaged."

​

-Sheila Caldwell

Complete College Georgia Director

"J. Geyer Advertising has enjoyed and benefited from our partnership wtih the Hall County WBL. We feel this is such an important program that teaches important work skills to our students and future workforce. Our company enjoys the fresh ideas that our interns provide."

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-Lisa Geyer, Owner

"This has been a great program to partner with. It provides us with great employees that we can mentor and also provide a safe learning environment for the students."

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-Vaughan Smith

Chattahoochee Country Club

"At Kubota, we believe in contributing to society in all that we do and I can't think of a better way than to invest in the future of our young folks. I sincerely believe that our partnership in Work-Based Learning is the cornerstone of our workforce development efforts and the single most important human capital investment we can make for the future of our business."

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-Phil Sutton

VP Chief Administrative Officer

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Business Partners The Hall County Work-Based Learning and Youth Apprenticeship Program is an education option that prepares high school students for the world of work through a combination of academic and workplace learning. It is based on the belief that our youth must be better prepared for the future if they are to be successful in a competitive, global economy.

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Rebekah is a Junior who interns at Spout Springs in a Kindergarten classroom. Her career goal is to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education and eventually become a Kindergarten teacher, so this internship has been extremely valuable to her! She works with students in small groups as well as one-on-one, and states that this experience continues to show her every day that this is what she wants to do.

​

Rebekah's mentor states "To be only a Junior in high school, she has a maturity and demeanor about her that is amazing."

​

Congratulations, Rebekah!

Isabel Long is a Senior, healthcare pathway completer and a dual- enrolled student. Isabel interns at Specialty Orthopedics Clinics of Georgia where she is able to work alongside doctors and nurses to explore this career area. Some of Isabel's daily tasks include, taking vitals of patients, sorting medical records and observing X-Rays. Isabel's mentor speaks highly of her work ethic, professionalism and drive. Through this experience, Isabel has confirmed that a career in the healthcare industry is for her.

In addition, Isabel works a part-time job at Olive Garden as a hostess. In the words of her mentor, "we trust Isabel to run the show for us".

Congratulations Isabel!

Isabel

Lauren is the Work-Based Learning Student of the Month for February! She is a Senior and is currently interning in the Early Childhood Education Afterschool program at the Branch. Lauren created Valentine's Day cookie decorating kits to fundraise for FCCLA. Her innovation paid off and it was a huge success!!

​

Lauren continues to show leadership and motivation to learn. She was selected as a CTE OUTSTANDING STUDENT 2021!

Lauren is also working to earn the Elite Georgia Best Certificate!

​

GREAT JOB LAUREN!

FBHS After school Program

"Melia is hard working and always goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She is dependable, always willing to 'jump right in' to help out wherever needed. She has been a great asset in my classroom."

-Melissa Madsen, Teacher DVA

​

Great Job, Melia!

Benchmark Physical Therapy

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH Rebekah is a Junior who interns at Spout Springs in a Kindergarten classroom. Her career goal is to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education and eventually become a Kindergarten teacher, so this internship has been extremely valuable to her!