Raiders at Work
Work-Based Learning at WLHS
October/November 2020 Newsletter
What is Work-Based Learning?
- Continuation of the in-class learning students receive at WLHS
- Allows students to explore, to prepare, to train and to develop their employability skills
- Students connect what they learn in school with worksite application, enabling a smooth transition into the work force and/or education beyond high school
- Apply employability skills
Employability Skills
Employability skills help an individual to get a job and to be successful in the workplace. The West Laurens High WBL program utilizes the GeorgiaBEST certificate program created by Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler in 2011.
WBL students complete an assignment each month related to a competency in one of three categories: personal characteristics, interactions with others, or employer expectations.
October & November Employability Skills
The October employability skill focus is PROFESSIONALISM.
The definition/description from GeorgiaBest of professionalism is “the ability to act appropriately and display the character, conduct, standards, and behavior expected from a professional person; display appropriate language, dress, grooming and hygiene; acknowledge that appearance reflects on the image of the employer; the ability to display proper etiquette in meetings or at work-related functions.”
During October our student workforce completed assignments on professionalism.
- That appearance and conduct, even when not at work, reflect the image of the company
- Demonstrate proper etiquette of the job at work.
The definition/description from GeorgiaBest of attitude is "the ability to demonstrate a positive, optimistic outlook; take responsibility for actions; use appropriate language; avoid gossip; show politeness; smile on a regular basis; to be enthusiastic and self-confident; take direction; to be eager and motivated to complete tasks."
November assignments include demonstrate characteristics of a good attitude, know the difference between a positive attitude and a negative attitude, and how your attitude affects your daily life and future.
For more information about GeorgiaBEST vist www.georgiabest.com
September Student of the Month
RyLeigh Coleman
November Student of the Month
Zy'preshous Stephens
Youth Apprenticeship Student Spotlight--Christian Burris
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Dr. Hope Morris, WBL Coordinator
Dr. Morris is the WBL Coordinator for WLHS. Prior to coming to WL, she served as the WBL Coordinator for East Laurens High for 30 years. Summer 2017 she was selected and completed the Georgia DOE Top Gun program for Work-Based Learning Coordinators. #WBLworks
Email: hopemorris@lcboe.net
Website: gawbl.org
Location: 3692 Highway 257, Dexter, GA 31019
Twitter: @WestLaurensWBL