Work based learning links secondary and post secondary education, business and industry, labor and government to provide high school students with a wide range of career opportunities and experiences, leading to a smooth transition from school to work. Work based learning students come to realize the connection between school and living productive lives. Competency based work based learning experiences include paid and non paid internships, occupational/technical labs, and related high school course work. Many work based learning programs also include additional career exploration activities like job shadowing, speakers, field trips, and workshops. Benefits to work based learning are numerous. Both educators and business sponsors provide students with the employability and career related skills they need to be productive members of the workforce. Thus, work based learning programs serve as a vital link between education and careers.
P.E.R.F.E.C.T., Tazewell county Area Education for Employment and the Central Illinois Vocational Education Cooperative (CIVEC) have partnered to provide Central Illinois 11the and 12th grade high school students with region wide work based learning programs. Visit the high school guidance office for more information.
Both juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for work based learning programs. Work based learning program information and application forms can be found in the Extended Campus Common Application Book in the high school guidance department. The deadline for applications varies from year to year but forms are usually due around March 1. Check with the guidance counselor for deadline information.
Please visit P.E.R.F.E.C.T. website for more information.
Agriculture/Horticulture
Caterpillar Student Trainee
Construction Industry
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Custodial Skills
Graphic Design
Grounds Keeping
Health Occupations
Manufacturing Skilled Trades
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