Career Preparation Programs
We welcome you to the Career Preparation Programs of West Ottawa!
Each year, many West Ottawa High School students go to local businesses and agencies for internships, work experiences (paid and unpaid), and job shadowing experiences. Others come to the Career Offices for job seeking skills and assistance in finding jobs and resume writing help. We welcome you to stop in the guidance office at the north or south building at any time to visit with us to find out more about our programs!
Work Based Learning Class
(formerly the CO-OP and Career Internship class)
3rd and 4th year students have the opportunity to gain work experience (unpaid and paid) through the Wrok Based Learning Class. Work Based Learning is when a school collaborates with a local employer to hire a student for a period of time (unpaid and paid) to give the student job training to help the student prepare for a future career goal. The Work Based Learning Class is offered every hour of the school day as well as a 7th hour (after school) class. Students may elect to be in the Work Based Leraning class no more than 1/2 of their school day. Learn more about theWork Based Learning Class Description . Application for the Career Intern program.
Teacher Candidate Program
Seniors anticipating entry into elementary or secondary education have the opportunity to work in the classroom setting assisting a teacher. Students have a class component and report to their work site every week. They are required to produce classroom appropriate activities and a final project. The Teacher Candidate class is offered during sixth hour each semester. Learn more about the Teacher Candidate Program. Application for the Teacher Candidate Program.
