Work-Based Learning (WBL) – Portage High School

You can earn hours in different ways:

• Internships
• Job shadowing
• School-based opportunities
• Clubs and other organizations that offer leadership or service opportunities
• Community service 
• Part-Time Jobs

Career Exploration (0530)

What it is:
An internship-based class focused on exploring careers and helping students figure out their next steps.

What students do:

• Participate in an internship, job shadow, or career-based experience
  Explore different career paths and industries
  Build basic workplace skills
  Reflect on their experiences and future goals
  

Cooperative Education (6162)

What it is:

A work-based learning class where students have a job or internship and earn school credit.

What students do:

• Work at a job or internship during school hours
  Track hours toward graduation requirements and diploma seals
  Build real workplace skills like communication and responsibility
  Reflect on their work experience

These classes help you get ready, then WBL lets you actually apply it.