Modoc County Office of Education
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
530-233-7101 (office)
530-233-5531 (fax)



WorkAbility I

SCHOOL & JOB ...
JOB SKILLS START HERE ...

The purpose of WorkAbility I:
  • To help students enter the world of work
  • Provide government-funded training and wages for special education students
  • Teach employment skills to high school students while they complete their education
  • Match students with suitable employment opportunities

The WorkAbility Process
Job Search: Locate potential employers among businesses in the local communities.

Applications Assist with job applications and forms required for employment. Review performance prior to actual interview.

Legal Documents: Help prepare and submit necessary legal documents.

Employment: Provide job coaching and assist with any problems that may arise on the job.

On the Job: The WorkAbility I Coordinator will help you if a problem arises and will make site visits during your work experience.


Legal Forms Required
  • Work Permit
  • Copy of Social Security Card
  • Release Forms (for travel to job and photo / web page)
  • Employment Eligibility Verification
  • Release of Job History


Labor Laws

Ages 14 and 15
3 hours per day on any school day
8 hours on any non-school day
Maximum of 18 hours per week

Ages 16 and 17
4 hours per day on any school day
8 hours on any non-school day or on any day preceding a non-school day
Maximum of 48 hours per week

Occupational Restrictions
Students under age 18 may not operate motor vehicles, bakery equipment, woodworking machinery, hoist, forklifts, shears, nor any power-driven machinery including saws and paper-shredders.

Occupations not allowed include logging, sawmill work, roofing, demolition, metal forming, tire-changing, punch press, and shearing.

Note: Employers have copies of Labor Laws.



IT PAYS TO WORK !

What does WorkAbility provide?

  • Assessments and evaluation of students' interests and abilities
  • Job readiness training and vocational training for students
  • Careful screening of applicants, placement assistance, continual follow-up and monitoring of student performance
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage


For more information on this program, contact:

Jill Porter, Program Coordinator
jporter@modoccoe.k12.ca.us
(530) 233-7201 ext. 421

Career Specialists:
Marcella Andreasen, MJUSD
mandreasen@modoccoe.k12.ca.us
(530) 233-7162

Lisa Chavez, SVJUSD / Stronghold
lchavez@modoccoe.k12.ca.us
(530) 233-7201 ext. 439

Sarah Robison, TBJUSD
srobison@modoccoe.k12.ca.us
(530) 667-2413