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WBL for Parents

Work-based Learning for Parents

Parents’ Benefits

· Child is motivated to stay in school

· Assist child with college and career readiness skills

· Child learns responsibility

· Lower education costs

 

 

The parent's/guardian’s responsibilities to the work-based learning program are to:

Be involved in their child’s participation in the work-based learning program.

  • Share responsibility for the student's conduct on the job and while in the work-based learning program
  • Assist the child in obtaining the proper clothing for the work site.
  • Sign the educational training agreement and parental permission form.
  • Provide transportation for the student to and from the work-based learning site if necessary.
  • Provide guidance in assisting your child in succeeding in school and at the work site.
  • Become familiar with the NYS Child Labor Laws.
  • Report any concerns regarding the work-site to the work-based learning coordinator immediately.