work-based learning program
types of school programs designed to prepare students for work
program coordinator
Special teacher or counselor assigned to them
training station
a job site where a student works to learn job skills
supervisor
manager or team leader in the workplace.
work-based mentor
an assistant who helps with all day to day questions
cooperative education
a school program that prepares students for an occupation through a paid job experience
internship
a school program providing paid or unpaid work experience for a specified period as way to learn about a job or an industry.
fair labor standards act (FLSA)
protects workers from unfair treatment by their employers
minimum wage
the lowest hourly rate of pay that most employees must receive
overtime pay
must be paid at a rate of at least 1 1/2 times the employee's regular pay rate
equal pay act
requires equal pay be given to employees of both sexes for doing equal jobs
equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC)
a federal agency that oversees equal employment opportunities for all Americans
occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
sets and enforces safety and health standards for workers