BUSINESS CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE #00964 20 WEEKS (Formerly Marketing and Office Co-Op))
GRADES: 11-12 PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in concurrent business course and instructor approval Capstone is an opportunity for business students who have taken a number of business classes to use their skills and knowledge in a paid on-the- job training site. Job placements are determined by the needs of the student, the Capstone coordinators, business contacts, and the jobs the students have had in the past. Students are released one or two class periods each day to allow for 48 hours total of combined school and work. Students work a minimum of 10 hours a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Students report to class bi–weekly and maintain time sheets that the employers sign to verify hours spent at work. Students take a related concurrent business course during the semester of Capstone. Students January 2017 are required to have the coordinating teacher visit the job site a minimum of two times a semester, and the employers evaluate students according to job duties and skills listed on the individual training plan.
PRACTICUM: THE COMMUNITY IN THE CLASSROOM - #08888 20 WEEKS (2-hour block class) GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: APPLICATION PROCESS Practicum is a semester course designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue career goals and experience authentic occupational situations. The program is designed to bring together students and the community, to the benefit of both. Students practice their management skills as they balance school, work, and the Practicum course. They use their employ-ability skills when they prepare resumes, participate in interviews, and apply their academic knowledge to the workplace. When interacting with mentors and other employees, the student is actively involved in team activities. Common placements are in the medical, legal, financial, engineering, marketing, education, veterinary, dental, and pharmaceutical fields, although most any career interests can be accommodated.
Work Based Learning is available to Junior and Senior students that are interested in exploring career options. We have built strong relationships with many organizations, small businesses and non profits in the local area.
Practicum is a class that can be taken in your senior year and is a two hour block. Students are placed in an non paid internship Monday thru Friday during school hours. This class is a good option if you are a student that has many after school activities. Required 90 hours by the end of the semester.
Co-op can be taken 1 hour or 2 hours a day / both semesters. This is a paid internship and you are required to report to your work place for a minimum of 200 hours per semester. A concurrent business class also needs to be taken anytime during the calendar year. Students can work after school and weekends depending on their schedule.
RCS Work Based Learning Application
Work based Learning placements are earned and not guaranteed and therefore the following guidelines need to be adhered to.
You have requested Work based Learning as a first choice elective on your schedule for the Fall and Spring Semester 2020 / 2021
You have filled in a Work Based Learning application google form.
You have or will have a valid driver’s license and transportation-
You have an up to date Educational Development Profile (EDP)
If you are applying for Capstone (Co-op) a paid 200 hour work commitment, you will take a concurrent business class that school year. (either semester) You can choose from the following,
Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Programming 1 Programming 2 Business functions and operations Small business Computer operations in business Web development and social media Marketing Advanced Marketing School Store Virtual Enterprise
If you have any further questions please call Mrs. Malsbury at (248) 497-5763 or e-mail at [email protected] The deadline for this application is Friday April 3rd
RHS Work Based Learning Partnerships Companies with a star* have a hyperlink out to a student project about that company.
*Lindsay Goebel State Farm *Taco Bell *Clubhouse BFD *Great Lakes Sewing *WaltonWood Senior Living *Atlas Copco Engineering *Healthquest Physical Therapy *Bellbrook Retirement Home *Holy Family Regional School *Stewart Team Real Estate Partners *Rochester DDA *Beaumont *Waltonwood *Rochester Perodontics *MetroPCS *Healthquest *Beth's Emagination Station *Bellbrook *Ascension Crittenton Syncreon Rochester Law Office Patrick S. Conroy and Assoc 1st Choice Promos JHP Pharmaceuticals Extra time Lifestyle Solutions Lifetime Anderson Business Private Wealth Management Wesley Dental Associates Meadowbrook Hall The Wyndgate Rochester City Hall Main Street Chiropractic Rochester Fire Department Baker College Van Hoosen Museum CIA Financial MIHP Troy Physical Therapy Integrated Chiropractic North Hill Veterinary Clinic Franklin Title Agency Oakland Animal Clinic Dusk to Dawn Premier Academy Child Care center Hollywood Market Coffee Break Service Inc. Neil King Physical Therapy Rochester Laundry Service Target Classic Lanes MKG Accounting Dr. Hibbeln and Kowal Dental United American insurance Company Classic Appreciation Wellness Enhancement Crittenton Medical Equipment Miller Vein Ace Hardware Shelton Buick Financial Sadowski Law Office Q Salon and Spa Pet Supplies Plus 4th Street Chiropractor Tim Horton's Don Turner Life Insurance McDonalds Biz Card Express Michael B Stering Law Office State Farm Kibo International - non profit Keller Williams Panera Jo's Cleaning Services Famous Footwear Selling Solutions Jimmy Johns Yoga Planet Studio Fitness 19 The Palace of Auburn Hills Benteler Automotive Corporation Rainbow Connection Kidzfirst Rochester Chamber of Commerce Signature Press Surburban Cadillac Auburn Animal Hospital Rochester Hills Majors Office AAA Insurance Agency Papa Joes Food Emporium Polker Automotive Design A Place to Grow Chiropractic Penn Station