Douglas County School System: DCSS Students Thrive In WBL Programs

Douglasville GA

22 December, 2021

10:08 AM

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Press release from the Douglas County School System: 12/21/2021 Translate Work-Based Learning (WBL) provides valuable work experience for high school students. Those who qualify may work during school hours in a position related to their career pathway. Kaley Simmons, pictured left, and Madison McGee, pictured below, are among the students at Chapel Hill High School (CHHS) who are gaining valuable experience and earning high school credit and a salary. Kaley Simmons Kaley, a junior at CHHS, is gaining on-the-job experience at Chick-fil-A in Arbor Place Mall. Kaley says that her job has taught her many useful skills, including being able to adapt to a variety of situations, becoming more sociable, and adapting to a fast-paced work environment. "I feel these skills will help me in the future because being able to adapt to change is important for future careers," said Kaley. "Learning social skills and knowing how to get things done efficiently are important for every career." This press release was produced by the Douglas County School System. The views expressed here are the author's own.