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An elective course for juniors and seniors who have a part-time job.
A unique program that is designed to link the school curriculum (WE class) with the world of work (your job).
Students in the program earn high school credit by attending a weekly class that teaches job skills, habits, and attitudes conducive to employment success.
A program that assists students to choose a career wisely, prepare for full-time employment suited to their abilities and interests, and learn to work with others in successful and rewarding ways.

A student must:

Be a junior or senior
Maintain a 2.0 GPA
Have good attendance at school
Be enrolled in four district classes
Be employed at a work site where at least minimum wage is paid and deductions are taken
Covered by Workers’ Compensation by the Employer

A student in Work Experience can:
Earn school credit for working.
Earn money while learning. A WE student can work a maximum of 32 hours per week.
Learn knowledge, skills, work habits and attitudes necessary for successful job performance.
Develop a sense of responsibility and self reliance through supervised, paid employment experiences.
Earn one unit of Shasta College credit if he/she meets the requirements

Enroll in Outside Work Experience:
- OWE (8000) = 1 PERIOD
- OWE 2 (8005) = 2 PERIODS
Complete the required Work Experience forms that will be given to you by your instructor.
Attend the Work Experience class once a week and complete class assignments.
Submit weekly time cards signed by the work site supervisor verifying hours worked.
Average at least 10 to 20 hours of work per week