Business Advisory Council Subcommittees

As part of our mission, we believe that all students must have access to real-world experiences to create a culture of deeper learning. Butler Tech aspires to provide all students with both external and internal work-based learning opportunities.

Job Site Placement and Internship

In an off-site placement or internship experience, the student is a paid employee or non-paid intern for a business or community partner. In this type of work-based learning experience, work occurs off-site and can take place during school hours or when school is not in session.

Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship

Pre-apprenticeships offer students an opportunity to participate in work-based learning experiences in designated occupations or industry sectors in preparation for formal registered apprenticeship training programs. Apprenticeships have similar but distinct registration requirements through ApprenticeOhio to teach a skilled occupation pursuant to a registered apprenticeship agreement.

Remote or Virtual Placement

In a virtual or remote placement experience, the student is a paid employee or non-paid intern for a business or community partner, but work-based learning most often takes place outside of the physical location of the employer. Work can be completed during school hours or when school is not in session.

Entrepreneurship

In an entrepreneurship experience, the student operates his or her own business or service, including oversight of all operational and risk-management decisions. The student performs tasks and demonstrates skills necessary for the operation of the business with input and guidance from the instructor or educational supervisor, as well as an external business mentor.

School-based Enterprise

In a school-based enterprise, students work cooperatively to operate a business or service, with facilities, resources and equipment most often provided by the school.

Simulated Work Environment

In a simulated work experience, the student works cooperatively with a business mentor to perform work in a simulated environment. The student should have the opportunity to practice interaction with customers or community members as is commiserate with the typical experience of the industry.

All Butler Tech students ages 16 and 17 are allowed to take part in a job/co-op that is related to their program of study, even if it is coded as a “hazardous working environment.” 

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109; “Minor” means any person less than 18 years of age.

Ohio Revised Code 4109.06 (a2) State of Ohio Minor Labor Laws Exceptions:

• Students participating in a vocational program approved by the Ohio Department of Education. 
• There are restrictions on working hours for minors 16-17 years of age. No person 16 or 17 who is required to attend school shall be employed.
• After 11:00 p.m. on a night preceding a day that school is in session.
• Rest Period: No employer shall employ a minor more than 5 consecutive hours without a rest period of at least 30 minutes.

School based WBL experiences can start as early as 9th grade.

Apprentices must be at least 16 years old, except when a higher minimum age standard is fixed by law.

Possibilities include:

• Fifth Day Experience on Fridays
• Seniors can work in the afternoon
• Evenings and weekends