WLG 101
What does WLG stand for?
Work Learn and Grow
What is one thing every professional email should include at the beginning?
A clear subject line or a professional greeting.
Name one type of clothing the orientation says participants should not wear to a worksite unless approved.
Crop tops or slippers.
How often will participants be paid throughout the program?
Biweekly (every two weeks).
You arrive at your worksite and realize you don't understand the task your supervisor gave you. What should you do?
Ask your supervisor for clarification instead of guessing or ignoring the task.
Name one benefit of participating in WLG
Explore career interest, Money Managament, etc.
name two things you should check before sending an email to WLG staff.
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, subject line, respectful language, important details, or an appropriate closing and name. Any two count.
What type of language should you use while at your worksite?
Appropriate and professional language.
What should you do if you experience a timesheet or pay issue?
Contact your provider as soon as possible.
You wake up sick on the morning of your shift. What should you do first?
Notify your supervisor as early as possible, explain the situation appropriately, and keep them updated if anything changes.
How much will WLG participants be paid per hour, and what is the maximum number of hours they can work each week?
$17 an hour/ 11 hours a week
If you have a concern about your worksite,what should you do?
Communicate your concern with the appropriate staff.
What is the consequence of a no-call, no-show, and how many strikes can lead to termination under the stated policy?
A warning is issued for a no-call, no-show. Three strikes can lead to termination.
How many worksite choices must you rank on the worksite survey?
Three choices, ranked from 1 (first choice) to 3 (a worksite you would be okay working at).
You have already worked 11 hours this week, but your supervisor asks you to stay longer. What should you do?
Communicate the program's 11-hour weekly limit and contact the appropriate staff for guidance. Participants may not exceed the limit.
How many total hours are allocated to the internship portion of WLG?
215 Hours
You emailed a staff member with a question but haven't received a response yet. What should you consider before sending another email?
Wait an appropriate amount of time before following up. If it's an emergency, call the individual directly or visit the CLOTH office.
Can you work more than 11 hours per week if you want to earn extra money?
No. The program states that participants may not exceed 11 hours per week.
How many evaluations must participants complete during the internship?
Two evaluations: one in the middle and one at the end.
ou ranked a worksite as your third choice, but you are assigned there instead of your first choice. You want to switch. What should you know?
Worksite preferences are not guaranteed. The program generally does not allow transfers except for disciplinary reasons, harassment, or extraordinary circumstances described in the presentation.
What are the Four Agreements that SYEP staff and participants are expected to follow?
-1.-Be Impeccable With Your Word-
-2.-Don’t Take Anything Personally-
-3.-Don’t Make Assumptions-
-4. Always Do Your Best-
You need to tell your supervisor that you cannot attend your shift. Name three things you should include or do when communicating this.
Notify the supervisor as early as possible, give an appropriate reason, and communicate clearly and professionally. Don't wait until the shift starts.
According to the orientation, what should you do if you have a problem with another participant at school that carries over to the worksite?
Leave the school conflict at the door and act professionally. A transfer is not generally offered unless there is physical violence, harassment at the worksite, or another qualifying circumstance described in the presentation.
When you log into the participant timesheet system, where can you find the Timesheets section?
In the horizontal menu at the top of the screen or through the three-line menu in the upper-left corner.
You make a mistake while completing an assignment at your internship. You are embarrassed and consider hiding it from your supervisor. What should you do instead?
Be honest about the mistake, take responsibility, and ask how to correct it.