Internship Bibb - Q&A Session Results by https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd Advisory Board en-us 2020-10-07 17:26:53 UTC 2020-10-15 18:44:18 UTC hello@padlet.com What is the process for an employer to participate? Or receive a WBL student? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811213121
A:  Contact a coordinator or Mrs. Angelo. They will ask you questions about the position to gather info. A student search is conducted based on the criteria given

]]> 2020-10-07 17:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811213121 WBL- What is the desired outcome for WBL participants? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811229841 A:  For the student to gain real-world experience and on the job training to reinforce their pathway curriculum]]> 2020-10-07 17:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811229841 How many students actually continue on their field of study after graduation? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811232058 A:  I do not have an actual figure but for YAP the goal is for each student to become a completer which means they will have continued in their field beyond high school and post secondary certification/diploma/degree]]> 2020-10-07 17:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811232058 What are the criteria? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811234684 A:  Min 16 years of age, clean behavior, clean attendance, at least one CTAE pathway course, 2.5 GPA]]> 2020-10-07 17:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811234684 How are we determining what students in the WBL program are placed with what partners? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811238921 A:  Students are screened based on their pathway and the employer's needs]]> 2020-10-07 17:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811238921 Are the goals set prior to employment and are they interest based? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811242611 A:  Yes, goals are set prior to employment and they are based on the student's interest in the field of work]]> 2020-10-07 17:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811242611 How often would the student work? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811246299 A:  Students are required to work a minimum number of hours to satisfy GADOE seat time requirements, i.e., early release for 6th & 7th period = 2 hours per day at 5 days per week; the student will be required to have at least 10 hours of work each week. ]]> 2020-10-07 17:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811246299 Does this program require funding from our end? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811251142 A:  The students pay would be the only funding]]> 2020-10-07 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811251142 Concerns: Maturity, Reliability, and Willingness to Learn yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811253478 A:  There are many students who are eager and mature enough to work in a professional setting]]> 2020-10-07 17:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811253478 Have no concerns with the YAP program but, would like to learn more details about WBL. yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811255660 A:  WBL is the umbrella program with YAP being a small piece under the umbrella so it is the same principle.]]> 2020-10-07 17:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811255660 If your employer cannot employ youth workers, what are some other ways to support the program? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811258576 A:  We can always use guest speakers and volunteers for Mock Interviews, job shadowing, industry site tours, etc.]]> 2020-10-07 17:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811258576 What is the decision process like before they are sent to a company for interviews? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811263024 A:  Students are selected, interviewed by a panel at the school, required to submit teacher recommendations, mandatory meeting with student and parent before employer interview, interview practice]]> 2020-10-07 17:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811263024 How can WIOA partner for expanding WEX opportunities? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811265487 A:  Sharing spreading the word about our students with your employer contacts, encouraging them to take a chance on a student worker.]]> 2020-10-07 17:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811265487 As a parent of a WBL student, I am concerned and actively looking to grow the employer pool. yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811269974 A:  Thank you!  We are, too! We need all the voices we can get]]> 2020-10-07 17:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811269974 What are we doing to introduce students to career options? ie. Types of jobs within different sectors yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811271775 A:  Within their pathways, instructors are always researching what options there are within their fields and sharing with the students, we offer summer camps for non-traditional fields, students take an assessment called YouScience that helps them understand where their talents and interests can be beneficial in their future.]]> 2020-10-07 17:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811271775 What if the student finds that they are not interested in that line of work upon start of work-program? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811278575 A:  We would work with the student to understand their disinterest.  If it is sincere, we will work to find another student who is a better fit for the employer.  We do not want to waste anyone's time.]]> 2020-10-07 17:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811278575 What resources are available to educate potential employers/partners about the programs? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811281064 A:  Macon Bibb Industrial Authority and the Greater Macon Chamber are huge voices for the program.  Coordinators and other faculty and staff share with employers in the community. We host Lunch & Learns and partner with CGTC and their dual enrolled programs. ]]> 2020-10-07 17:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811281064 What other concerns/questions do you have about YAP/WBL? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811332600 2020-10-07 18:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811332600 What are your barriers for hiring a YAP/WBL student? yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811342503 2020-10-07 18:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811342503 Age Barrier is 18 yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811344284 Why is 18 your barrier?]]> 2020-10-07 18:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811344284 Age Barrier is 16 yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811345678 We require a minimum age of 16.  That means we are good!]]> 2020-10-07 18:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811345678 Lack of knowledge about program yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811348334 How can we help you understand more about the program?]]> 2020-10-07 18:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811348334 Require a high school diploma or a GED yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811350040 Why is there a HS or GED requirement? Can you make exceptions for a student intern?]]> 2020-10-07 18:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811350040 Student must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transport to and from work yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811352332 We can make it a requirement they have a valid state issued ID but not a driver's license. We also require they have a way to and from work.]]> 2020-10-07 18:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811352332 Hours that students are allowed to work. yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811355272 There are no regulations on student work hours unless they are 15 or younger, which we do not have]]> 2020-10-07 18:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811355272 The department and extent we are allowed to use the students. yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811358365 Are there departments where you can use the students? Could we work within those departments?]]> 2020-10-07 18:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811358365 Knowing who is interested and choosing them out of all the applicants. yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811361706 We would do the leg work for you.  Then we would set up the interviews for you to conduct and make your selection]]> 2020-10-07 18:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811361706 Internal Barriers yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811363636 How can help you with internal barriers?]]> 2020-10-07 18:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811363636 Maturity yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811365988 There are so many students who are actually very mature for their age. You just need to let us introduce you to them.]]> 2020-10-07 18:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811365988 Lack of Communication Skills yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811369363 Can you give an example so we know where to start with communication gaps?]]> 2020-10-07 18:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811369363 A potential scheduling conflict (close at 6) yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811371483 Students can be released from school as early as 12:50.  Some by 11:30.]]> 2020-10-07 18:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811371483 School Schedule yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811374234 What hours would you like to have a student?  If we know ahead of time, schedules can be adjusted]]> 2020-10-07 18:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811374234 Coordination of WBL Coordinators across the counties yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811376882 We work with Houston and Monroe Counties now with multiple students]]> 2020-10-07 18:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811376882 Exposure to Confidential Information yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811378655 We have students who are bank tellers.  That is very confidential information. With proper training, they would understand the need for confidentiality]]> 2020-10-07 18:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811378655 Don’t know what the Intern would do. Identifying positions that are good fit for the program yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811380820 Think of the things on your to-do list. What are the items that you never get to because they are at the bottom of the list. That is where a student could be helpful]]> 2020-10-07 18:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811380820 Getting the word out that jobs are available after graduation. yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811382696 In 2018 we started our annual Ready to Work Job Fair for graduating seniors where we invited employers to come in an meet/interview students. We focus on the students who do not yet have a plan for after graduation. This is just one of the ways!]]> 2020-10-07 18:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811382696 Top Leadership Buy-in yvonneangelo https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811389207 What can we do to help change that? Could we set up meetings with other employers in the area who could ease some of the fears and answer some questions top leadership may have?]]> 2020-10-07 18:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonneangelo/9dqpulsakhfw4wqd/wish/811389207