Students in the Workforce: What Does the Law Say?
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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 2/23/2012 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 2/14/2012 12:01 AM
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Do you have questions about work based learning opportunities for your students? Do you know the laws, regulations and guidelines governing high school students in the workplace, including those with disabilities? Are you interested in learning more about state-recognized employability and skill certificates for your students? If your district supports work based learning or is interested in learning more about work based learning opportunities for your students, then this is the workshop for you!
Target Audience: Career and Technical Education teachers and supervisors, special education teachers and supervisors, At-risk and alternative education teachers, school counselors, transition coordinators, high school administrators, and agencies that support the employment of high school students.
Invited Presenters:
Jim Chiolino, Labor Standards Bureau Director, Dept. of Workforce Development
• Child Labor Laws and Updates
• Employment Relationships
• Paid/Unpaid employment, volunteer situations
Wendi Dawson, Transition and Special Education Consultant, WI DPI
• Transition programming for 18-21, students with disabilities
• Policies and guidelines for employment with agencies such as Handishop and VARC
Jackie Lenz, VR Counselor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Dept of Workforce Development
• Financial support options
• Job shadowing and coaching opportunities
• Transportation and other assistance
Sara Baird, Education Consultant for Career Clusters, WI Skills Standards and Work-based Learning, CTE Team, WI DPI
• Skills Certificated Work-based Learning
• Employability Skills Certificates
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:30-2:00 Workshop presentations
2:00-3:45 Specific Q & A opportunities with individual presenters
Cost: $150 per person or $300 for a team of 3 from your district or agency
Registration deadline: February 15, 2012
CESA #4 Contacts: Tracy Hogden (thogden@cesa4.k12.wi.us)
Nicki Pope (npope@cesa4.k12.wi.us)
Sherri Torkelson (storkelson@cesa4.k12.wi.us)
PH: 608-786-4800
Participant Cancellation Policy:
You must contact CESA 4 to cancel attendance one week prior to the scheduled event unless otherwise stated in the individual event details. CESA 4 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 4 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. CESA 4 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot.
Dietary Restrictions:
Because of the number of meals served, number of ingredients used, and food product changes from vendors, we cannot guarantee dietary restrictions as indicated in a user's myQuickReg profile will be accommodated. Participants with dietary restrictions such as food allergies should plan to bring their own refreshments.
Weather Conditions:
If a workshop has been cancelled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. If weather conditions are questionable, please call CESA 4 Voice Mail at (608) 786-4800; Toll Free (800) 514-3075. A message will be posted regarding workshop weather cancellations.
Additional Accommodations:
If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated.
CESA 4 IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.