Students

Benefits

  • Earn a paycheck while learning from skilled professionals
  • Experience first-hand connections between high school education and real-life work
  • Increase career awareness and improve future employability
  • Receive a state-issued Certificate of Occupational Proficiency which is recognized by employers
  • Develop the necessary skills needed for successful entry-level employment
  • Develop a network of contacts in your career field
  • Build up your resume with real-world, on-the-job experience

Student Responsibilities

  • Complete 450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM for a one-year program (this includes summer hours).
  • Complete 900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM for a two-year program (this includes summer hours).
  • Successfully complete two semesters of related classroom instruction (CTE or technical college courses) per year.

Parent Responsibilities

  • Support student in their schooling and employment skill development.
  • Ensure transportation to and from work site is provided.
  • Understand that the student must still complete classroom assignments and work toward fulfilling graduation requirements.
  • Be aware that satisfactory performance on the job and at school by the student determines the awarding of credit and YA certificate.
  • Encourage student to talk over program-related issues with the regional YA coordinator and school-based YA coordinator.​​
"Students Outside" by UGA CAES/Extension is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

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