PLACEMENT FAQ’S

Frequently asked questions regarding placement:

When can I go on placement?  Placement may begin as early as the second week of the senior year providing the student meets attendance guidelines and certain grade point averages.

Do I have to find my own job or will someone help me?  Each student will be assisted in finding a job related to the field they are currently enrolled in.  His/her instructor, counselors, and the placement office will provide assistance.

Do I have to come to school when I’m on placement?  Yes, a student must continue their academic classes regardless of placement status.  Typically a student will attend their academic classes in the a.m. and be released on placement at 11:00 daily. 

Will I get paid and do I get to keep the money I earn?  A student who is placed in a work related job will be considered a part-time employee by his/her employer and will be paid accordingly by the employer.  The compensation is strictly the student’s.

How will I get to my job?  It is the responsibility of the student and parents to provide transportation to and from employment site. 

Can I go to work if I don’t go to school?  No, if a student is absent from school he/she may not be permitted to attend his/her job.  It is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her employer and school.

Will I keep my job after school’s out?  Typically, an employer participates in the placement program with the understanding that if this student performs well, he/she can be hired on full-time after graduation or possibly continue part-time should the student decide to go on to post-secondary education.

What’s the difference between job placement and apprenticeship?  Apprenticeship is one component of Job Placement.

Apprenticeship is a registered program with the Ohio State Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.  It is a system for teaching the practical and theoretical aspects of technical and skilled trades needed by business and industry.  It combines on-the-job training with related classroom technical instruction.  Apprentices train under the direction of experienced craftsman commonly called “journeymen.”