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Occupational Course of Study
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What is the Future Ready Occupational Course of Study (OCS)?
The Occupational Course of Study is one of two ways to achieve a NC High School Diploma. This is a diploma pathway option with requirements that are intended to build work ready and community college ready skills.
The consideration of the OCS Pathway for students who wish to attend a 4 year college or university upon graduation is not an appropriate option.
Who is eligible for the Occupational Course of Study?
The IEP Team, which includes parents and the student, makes recommendations as to the appropriateness of the Occupational Course of Study for a particular student based on his/her post-school transition needs and goals.
Upon the recommendation of the Occupational Course of Study by the IEP team, the parent and student must sign the Statement of Understanding if the student and parent agree to participation in this course of study.
The consideration of the OCS Pathway for students who wish to attend a 4 year college or university upon graduation is not an appropriate option.
The Occupational Course of Study consists of the following vocational training components in additional to academic requirements:
First time 9th grade student entering 2013-2014 or before
First time 9th grade student entering 2014-2015 or after
School-Based Training
300 hours
150 hours
Community-Based Training
240 hours
225 hours
Paid Employment
360 hours
225 hours
Total Work Hours Required
900 hours
600 hours
OCCUPATIONAL COURSE OF STUDY BENEFITS
STUDENT BENEFITS
- Work skills acquired in school environment as well as business environment
- Diversity of Career Paths explored
- Job Coaches on Site
- Positive Work Ethic Model
- Employment Opportunity
PARENT BENEFITS
- Unity of School & Home Instruction
- Community Organizations Contact
- Participation in Career Choice & Employment Search
WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITES AS A PARENT?
- Attend IEP Meetings
- Collaborate with UCPS Staff and Community Agency Representatives
- Provide assistance with transportation for student to work sites.
- Discuss appropriate behavior and attitude with student
- Be sure that the student has proper attire for working or job shadowing at work sites.
- Encourage successful student involvement and completion of the program.
UCPS Statement of Understanding for OCS/Student/Parent
For more Information on the Occupational Course of Study contact:
Union County Public Schools
Linda Little, Transition Specialist
1121 Skyway Drive Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 289-2543