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CAWEE trains educators

on how to issue work certification for students so they can get a job while in high school. Our professional development tool is an invaluable resource.

Exploratory

EWEE is a combination of job observations and related classroom instruction in WEE.

General

GWEE provides students with a combination of supervised employment in any occupational field and classroom instruction.

Career Technical

CTWEE requires a worksite placement or employment related to a Career Technical Education course of study.

The California Association of Work Experience Educators (CAWEE) leads the way in supporting work-based learning professionals and students in grades TK-14 while educating all stakeholders on child labor laws and work permit compliance. CAWEE will continue to be the leader in promoting high-quality career readiness programs.

Work Experience Educators can become a CAWEE member take our training program - now 100% online! Learn about issuing work permits to students and how to create the ultimate work experience curriculum. Active CAWEE members will have exclusive access to the one and only CAWEE-endorsed training program. Register today!

GREETINGS

from the CAWEE President.

February 10, 2023

California Association of Work Experience Educators

WORK ETHICS SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
2022-2023 

CAWEE is now accepting applications for its Work Ethics Scholarship Program.  Several Scholarships (up to $1,000 each) will be awarded! 

To be eligible:  

  • You MUST be a senior currently enrolled in a Work Experience Education class and be scheduled to graduate high school by June 2023. 
  • Your Work Experience Coordinator/Teacher MUST be a current member of CAWEE.
  • You are a part-time employee of a local business OR trainee in a paid or unpaid internship during the 2022-2023 academic year. 
  • Be able to describe how you are demonstrating a positive work ethic in your professional and academic careers. 
  • Plan to be enrolled in a college or technical school by the Fall 2023 term following high school graduation. 

To apply ALL of the following MUST be included and submitted by 5:00 PM Monday, March 20, 2023:  

  • Completed scholarship application that:  
    • Is filled out completely, accurately, and neatly 
    • Is signed by you and your Work Experience Teacher/Coordinator ​​​​​​
  • A letter of reference from your work/training site supervisor that:  
    • Is typed on company letterhead, addressed to the CAWEE Scholarship Committee AND signed by the supervisor writing the letter; 
    • Describes your work duties or training program; 
    • Describes how you display a positive work ethic, making you a better employee; 
  • A one (1) page typed essay (12 pt. font and double spaced) where you:  
    • Describe how you demonstrate a positive work ethic on the job, at your Work Experience training site/employment site, and in your high school classes; 
    • Describe how you plan to achieve your future career goals. 
  • A copy of your high school transcript (unofficial); 

Dr. Michael A. Esposito
Mesposito@cawee.org

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