Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning gives students an opportunity to bring relevance to learning, explore career possibilities, and make informed decisions about their future career.
As part of the District Plan, all Hamilton students will graduate with career and life skills necessary to be informed consumers, skillful and productive workers, and active citizens.
Work Based Learning will develop and implement business partnerships offering Hamilton Community Schools students opportunities for real-world career explanation and skill building.
After approval from the Board of Education, 2027 Hamilton Community Schools graduates will be based on high school class credit and experiences. From fifth grade through senior year, all students will be exposed to Work Based Learning.
Additional information about Work Based Learning and answers to frequently asked questions.
A list of terms related to Work Based Learning and a description of what they mean.
Naviance is a platform that Hamilton uses for EDP completion, requesting transcripts, getting letters of recommendations, searching for colleges, applying to colleges, creating resumes, and completing reflections as it relates to Work Based Learning Experiences. An EDP is a series of tasks and activities, a portfolio of experiences, assessments, and goals related to a student's interests, abilities, and future plans.
An interactive list of all Work Based Learning opportunities for Hamilton Community Schools students.
A list of job opportunities for students listed by local employers.
Employers! We welcome you to post your job/internship opportunity for our students! Please email ameyer@hamiltonschools.us for the password and further information to our job posting website!
Work Based Learning Stories
Hamilton, Michigan is a special place, and located in the heart of that community is Hamilton Community Schools.
Our district offers:
✅ A tight-knit community
✅ Dedicated and experience educators and staff members
✅ Safe and caring school environment
✅ Extensive Work Based Learning career exploration, Direct College Credit, Co-Op Programs available
✅ Top tier academics, including nationally recognized Hamilton High School
✅ State-of-the-art fine art programs, including band, vocal music, and theater
✅ Well maintained facilities
✅ Competitive athletic teams and inclusive Unified Sports programming
✅ Full-time and part-time virtual options through Hamilton Virtual School
✅ Hawkeye Kids Before & After School Childcare You can do that here.
Come and explore Hamilton Community Schools and The Hawkeye Difference.
Learn more about enrollment for 2024-25 here!
Work Based Learning Contacts
Ashley Meyer
Work Based Learning/Experiential Learning Coordinator
ameyer@hamiltonschools.us
Mrs. Meyer can answer questions about business and community partnerships, district Work Based Learning opportunities and WBL curriculum.
Madeline Gentile
Business Department Teacher & Work Based Learning Advisor
mgentile@hamiltonschools.us
Mrs. Gentile can answer questions about Co-op, high school Work Based Learning opportunities, and Work Based Learning graduation requirements.
Mat Rehkopf
Director of Teaching and Learning
mlrehkop@hamiltonschools.us
Mr. Rehkopf can answer questions about curriculum.
Get to know Hamilton Community Schools May 10, 2024
Watch & Listen: Hamilton parents, students, and staff members discuss the special offerings of our district and community
New Pilot Program allows Hamilton High School seniors to graduate with their CDL May 2, 2024
Gabe Mast and Max Brink to put their Commercial Drivers License to use after graduation
A look inside the 7th & 8th grade job shadow workplace tours April 25, 2024
Thank you to HES, GreenMark Equipment, GHSP, Walters Gardens & MSU Food Lab for providing these experiences!
Mr. Meiste's Business Development class presents at Bradford Company in Holland April 24, 2024
Hamilton High School students assist company with three driving questions
