Our students work with local businesses in a "School To Work" program. We have a healthy number of juniors and seniors who participate.

I find our students in a constant dopamine high due to the constant cell phone/social media usage. Talking about feelings, nonverbal cues, proper communication skills is a hard sell. The students prefer to be entertained as opposed to reflective learning.

1. We have mock job interviews where students practice simple skills like proper handshakes, how to exchange pleasantries, practice verbal and nonverbal communication.
2. Social Media cautions and reflection
3. Sports and club involvement highly encouraged for all students.

Social Emotional Learning is the ability to interact with others in healthy communication while managing feelings, building relationships and leading to responsible decision making.

1. We have a course for 7th graders called Why Try. This helps them navigate middle school and overcome challenges.
2. We implemented a Wellness Wednesday during HOSA week in which students participated in yoga and meditation.
3. We are a small school, so we have built close relationships with students and their families, in and out of school.

Integrating SEL with CTE makes students more likely to find employment and keep a job.

We use Naviance in our college career courses.

Work Based Learning, or Structured Learning Experience (SLE), is a great opportunity for students who want to begin their work life and/or try different ideas out before committing to a path.  There is so much learning that happens in a first job- learning about yourself, learning about the work world, learning about others work styles that having the support of WBL provides structure for a student to enter the workforce in a positive way. 

Its never too early to explore careers. Whether it is hosting various professionals in class to describe their careers, learning about careers through imaginative play or games, or supporting early curiosity in young students, the benefits of learning about careers are noteworthy.

1. It's never too early to start thinking about the future. 
2. Potential benefits of early career work.
3. Hands-on learning in the early years match the cognitive development and motivational needs of students.