Work and Learn Center

	Grades 11 - 12
	Maximum 120 students (60 at Park; 60 at Brearly)
	A non-credit program to earn a MMSD diploma in four semesters
	Enrollment at beginning of year and semester only
	Self/school referral
	Initial interview required
	Eligible after second year of high school
	Work and Learn Center - Brearly, 15 S Brearly St, 53703
	Erik Shager, Department Chair, 204-4341, eshager@madison.k12.wi.us
	Work and Learn Center - Park, 1810 S Park St, 53713
	Trina Keith-Spaeni, Department Chair, 442-0941, tkeith@madison.k12.wi.us
	WLC Brochure

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Work and Learn Center (WLC) provides a four-semester sequence of academic courses and related work experiences that emphasize a core academic curriculum for each semester.

In addition to the basic skills, the curriculum focuses on four themes: human interaction, economic/consumer survival, citizenship and law, and identity. During each semester there is an emphasis on the application of basic skills to career planning and employability. Class sizes are 15 to 20, and students are assigned to an individual teacher advisor. During the first year, the vocational component includes one semester of volunteer work at a daycare center or preschool and one semester working with the elderly and United Way's Volunteer Center's Community Agencies. During the second year, the vocational component includes one semester of working with Operation Fresh Start rebuilding houses or working with a private or public employer. The other semester of the second year also includes students selecting a job with a private or public employer. Many students remain on those jobs after graduation. Also during that semester, students can take a class at MATC as part of the vocational component.

WLC does not give credit but uses successful completion of the four semesters as criteria for graduation. Students receive a regular diploma from their home school. WLC students are accepted at MATC. Those going on to four-year colleges must take courses at MATC to meet other college's entrance requirements.