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
Thursday, April 25 was 7th & 8th grade job shadow day! Students could choose between picking their own placement or taking part in the workplace tours setup by the district.
The workplace tours consisted of outstanding visits to HES, Greenmark Equipment, GHSP, Walters Gardens, and a visit from the MSU Food Lab.
Take a look below!
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.
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
'Prep4Success' Days give Hamilton High School students employability skills
April 10, 2024
Students learn how to get a job and keep a job from 30+ local business professionals
Group of HMS students share Work Based Learning experiences with the West Coast Chamber of Commerce
March 13, 2024
HMS students discuss Work Based Learning programming and growth with local professionals
