W. Va. Code R. § 135-27-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 135-27-6 - Learn and Earn Program

6.1. Eligible community and technical colleges may partner with employers to provide cooperative education opportunities for students. At a minimum, Learn and Earn programs must:

6.1.1. Document and validate the program is a high-demand occupation for the State;

6.1.2. Be a paid work experience that pays the student at least $15.00 per hour;

6.1.3. Provide the student with a supervised work experience in the student's expected career field or program of study and reinforce learning that has occurred in the academic program;

6.1.4. Have clearly stated measurable learning goals and objectives reflecting what the student's expected learner outcomes will be throughout the experience;

6.1.5. Be part of the academic program and carry college credit as determined by program faculty. The Chancellor may waive this requirement for training in high-demand occupation areas;

6.1.6. Have an assessment component that documents the student has adequately mastered the expected learner outcomes; and

6.1.7. Be for a defined period of time and may be on a part- or full-time work basis.

W. Va. Code R. § 135-27-6