Diversified Occupations

Presented by

Mrs. Fisher, BHS Coordinator

What is D.O.?

• An opportunity to connect the classroom to the workplace and begin gaining experience in your career field.

• Combines a seminar class with actual on-the-job paid work experience.

• Provides a specific training plan so that experience is gained in many aspects of the business

Program Specifics

• Each participant will receive assistance in finding an appropriate job site related to his/her career field.

• A specific training plan and training agreement will be designed for each student and will address parent, employer, school, and student responsibilities.

• School coordinator will make weekly visits to the job site to facilitate successful performance and address workplace issues.

• Employer trainer will provide student evaluations rating job performance—very helpful at future interviews

• Student receives credit for successful completion of the program

• Transition assistance is provided for future education and/or employment

Qualifications

• Complete the required application form

• Provide 2 written letters of recommendation from faculty members

• GPA of 2.0 or better and maintain passing grades in all classes

• Individual transportation to work site

• Signatures on final training documents

Benefits from D.O.

• More concentrated focus on employability skills

• Network with professionals in your career field

• Gain a thorough understanding of skills necessary for success in the career field

Applications

• Available from Mrs. Fisher in room 200

Processed on a first come first served basisWork site placements are not guaranteed—

based on willingness of the employers to finance an employee and meet the training stipulations