Frequently Asked Questions
The Learning Inspired Field Experience Program provides a unique educational experience for students to understand their career of interest. This program is a yearlong commitment between the participant and field experience site in the area. This agreement is to be read, agreed upon, and signed by the interested participants, their parent or guardian, the pathway instructor and the high school principal to ensure all parties understand and agree upon the terms, expectations and responsibilities of the field experience.
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What is a field experience?
The field experience is an opportunity for participants to learn in an area of career interest and career related skills. Participants will be under the guidance of professionals in the field to gain real world experience. Students will be provided opportunities to enhance their knowledge base and skill set.
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How much time is involved?
Field experience may vary from five to twenty hours per week based on the student availability, field experience site hours and the participant agreement.
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Are participants paid?
Field experience participants are non-paid.
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Who is responsible for transportation?
Each participant will need to arrange their own transportation to and from the field experience site.
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What are the participant’s responsibilities?
The participant’s responsibility varies depending on the nature of the field experience site. The Field Experience Agreement, completed prior to start of the field experience, will specify the participant’s responsibilities, goals and objectives.
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What are the expectations of the participants?
Participants will be representing their high school, their school district and the area field experience site. Participants need to conduct themselves in a professional manner, dress appropriately, be punctual, complete all field experience tasks, be respectful, behave appropriately and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
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Is there any financial cost to participate?
There will be no financial obligation except for personal transportation.
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How are participants evaluated?
The Field Experience Host will oversee and assess the participants on an ongoing basis including conduct and performance. The Field Experience Host has the authority to discontinue the field experience at any time based on conduct and/or performance.
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What about liability and insurance?
Since all field experiences are unpaid, injuries to district student participants while at the field experience site are covered by the district liability insurance, not the field experience site or Reach Out’s worker’s compensation insurance.