Work-based learning experiences provide "hands-on" workplace opportunities for students to study more complex subjects and workplace skills. Work-based learning experiences available in Rock Hill School District 3 are apprenticeships, co-ops, internships, shadowing (virtual and on-site), school-based enterprise, service learning, structured field trips and WBL credit bearing course.

Shadowing is a one-day experience where students get an initial overview of a career. A student is paired, one-on-one, with an employee to observe the day-to-day responsibilities of a particular occupation. Virtual job-shadowing is when an opportunity is provided for a student where accessibility is limited due to distance or lack of work sites in an area. Students need to see their Career Counselor, School Counselor, or Work-Based Learning Facilitator to arrange this opportunity.

Semester experiences include Internships, Cooperative Education (Coop), and Apprenticeships. Internships allow students to develop skills in a career area of interest. Cooperation Education experiences provide students who have taken a high school career and technology education program to expand their skill level on the job under the supervision of an employer. Apprenticeships can also be developed with students and employers.

Service learning is another form of work-based learning. Students use the knowledge and skills learned in school settings to assist community service organizations. Volunteerism, citizenship, "soft skills," and job-specific skills are reinforced through these connecting activities.

Information and Forms

If you are interested in becoming involved in Rock Hill Schools’ work-based activities, please contact Dr. Felicia Robinson at the office at 2399 W. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730, email frobinson@rhmail.org or call 803-981-1100.

The Work-Based Learning Manual is provided for potential employers, students and parents to review and learn more about your role in these activities.

Work Based Learning Forms:

• Career Pamphlet
• CO-OP Progress Report
• Cooperative Learning Agreement
• Shadowing Worksheet
• Work Based Learning Definitions
• Workplace Soft Skills
• WBL Termination Form
• Employer/Supervisor - WBL Internship Training Agreement
• Parent WBL Internship Training Agreement
• Shadowing Permission Form (complete Shadowing worksheet)   
• Student WBL Internship Training Agreement
• Supervisor/Employer Evaluation Form 1
• Supervisor/Employer Evaluation Form #2
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  Career & Technical Opportunity Guide for Employers (CTE Pathways)
• RHS Opportunity Guide For Employers (16 Career Clusters) 

1. August Time Sheet
2. September Time Sheet
3. October Time Sheet
4. November Time Sheet
5. December Time Sheet
6. January Time Sheet
7. February Time Sheet
8. March Time Sheet
9. April Time Sheet
10. May Time Sheet