Carl Keen CTECAREER

PATHWAY

EXPERIENCE

CPE is a one-year CTEProgram designed for highschool juniors and seniors.

CPE students must be 16 yearsof age by August 1 of theschool year.

CPE students must maintainparticipation in one of the fourCPE options.

CPE students must attend CPEclass as scheduled.

CPE students must submitappropriate documentation ofhours worked in order to berewarded Carnegie unit(s).

Enrollment

Process Submit ‘Student Application for Enrollment’ to CPE coordinator.

Submit resume with application.

Participate in an interview withCPE coordinator.

Secure three favorable teacherrecommendations.

Possess a career objective.

A student who successfully meets the above-stated requirements and is in good academic standing is a probable candidate for the Mississippi CPE Program.

Career Pathway Experience Options

CPE Paid Work-Based Learning (WBL)

135 hrs./year = ½ Carnegie Unit

270 hrs./year= 1 Carnegie Unit

540 hrs./year = 2 Carnegie Units

CPE Internship in Workplace Setting (Nonpaid WBL)

135 hrs./year = ½ Carnegie Unit

270 hrs./year= 1 Carnegie Unit

540 hrs./year = 2 Carnegie Units

Student Benefits

Preparing

Tomorrow’s

Workforce

Explore career options.

Acquire and strengthenemployability skills.

Establish character andprofessional references.

Gain real-worldexperience.

CPE School-Based Internship (Nonpaid WBL—Only available to third-year CTE students who have completed a program.)

135 hrs./year = ½ Carnegie Unit

270 hrs./year = 1 Carnegie Unit

CPE Apprenticeship (WBL) Must follow Department of Labor regulations.

270 hrs./year = 1 Carnegie Unit

540 hrs./year = 2 Carnegie Units