The school to work program is a course that allows students to make a connection between school and the outside world. At Roosevelt High, in Portland, Oregon, the drop out rate was thirteen percent and students went directly from High School to low-paying dead end jobs because they didn't see a reason to stay in school. This program will offer students understanding of a particular occupation while being able to watch experienced workers on the …showed first 75 words of 540 total…

…showed last 75 words of 540 total…the school on behalf of the student and the firm. The school to work program has worked plenty for many schools all over and connects us with the outside world. Many students tend to drop out because they didn't see a reason to stay in school. This program gives students a reason to finish school and allows them to both experience working as a particular occupation and still earn the credit they need to graduate.