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Central Florida Interagency Council
Deferral of the High School Diploma
Work-Readiness Training:
Develop a Resumé
Interview Skills
Search and Apply for Jobs Online
Find and Complete Job Applications
Manage Employers Contacts
Handle Conflict
Navigate Public Transportation
Review Employee Benefits
Work-Based Learning Experiences:
Apply and Practice Soft Skills and Social Skills
Gain an Understanding if Career Field
Develop Work Related Skills
Build Relationships
Identify Work Accommodations
Acquire Job Reference
The Work-Based Learning Experiences course provides practical, hands-on training for employability skills. These experiences focus on practicing social skills and building relationships after school.
SCPS is offering Work-Based Learning Experiences throughout Seminole County. Students will participate in a minimum of one 20-hour work-based learning experience. After completion of the first work-based learning experience, students may sign up for additional work-based learning experiences. Transportation to the work sites is not provided. Students will have to arrange their own transportation to the work site.
To register for this course, please contact your VR Representative to request this course. Visit the VR website to find your Vocational Rehabilitation Office's contact information to get registered.
If you have any additional questions, you may contact the Work-Based Learning Experiences instructors at the information below.
Julie_DelRusso@scps.k12.fl.us or 407-320-8886
Joannie_Shalls@scps.k12.fl.us or 407-320-9771
Here is a sample of the ongoing Work-Based Learning Experience sites. There is some flexibility in the scheduling.
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sample job duties performed can be laundry, food prep, dishwashing, and banquet set-up.
Wonderland Gift Shoppe
Monday through Thursday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sample job duties performed can be packing, assembling, and labeling.
Longhorn Steakhouse, Lake Mary
Monday and Wednesday
3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Sample job duties performed can be food prep, dishwasher, bussing tables, and host/hostess.