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Learning by Doing - Doing by Learning - Learning for Life!

The Workplace Learning Academy collaborative is a joint effort between WLA, ROP, Merced College and the Merced Union High School District. The Academy curriculum is based on an integrated mode. Each of the core subject areas focus on the same "vocational" related topic of instruction every week. Students learn about key concepts in Math, English, Science, History and Career Planning in their coursework. Students also learn skills relating to the Construction / Building Trades and Landscaping / Horticulture Industries.

- Progress through a series of performance-based tiers

- Learn a life skill - vocation with real world possibilities

- Receive paid internships/work experience

Construction

Landscaping

Automotive

 

Approved Pre-Apprenticeship:
Carpenters Union/Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California
Associated Builders and Contractors

Accredited by: National Association of Home Builders

Member of: Building Industry Association

WLA is operated by the Career and Alternative Education Department of Merced County Office of Education. Its goal is to offer vocation / career-technical education to students throughout Merced County.