Career Catalyst Student Agreement OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING INITIATIVE
CAREER CATALYST WORK-STUDY
STUDENT AGREEMENT
This agreement outlines academic, professional, and ethical expectations for students in the Career Catalyst Work-Study program. By signing below, the student commits to aligning workplace performance with school standards, driving professional growth, and ensuring legal accountability.
Student Full Name
Work-Study Site / Employer
Faculty Advisor & Department
Assigned Work Role / Title
Program Commitments & Responsibilities
Academic & Attendance Standards
I will maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. If I am absent from school on any given day, I am legally prohibited from attending my work site that day. School is my first priority.
Professional Etiquette & Safety
I will adhere to all workplace guidelines, professional dress codes, safety protocols, and privacy/confidentiality rules of my host site as an ambassador of my high school.
Communication & Punctuality
I will report to my site on time. If I must be absent, I will contact BOTH my workplace supervisor and faculty advisor at least 2 hours before my scheduled shift starts.
Weekly Progress Logging
I will submit my verified timesheets and completed reflective journal assignments to my faculty advisor every Friday by 3:00 PM to receive credit.
Workplace Learning Objectives
In partnership with your supervisor, list 2 specific career-ready skills you intend to cultivate during this placement.
Target Skill Area How I Will Practice & Measure This Skill Example: Customer Support Shadow team members, handle standard queries, draft support ticket responses.
Academic Acknowledgment: I understand that my work-study placement is an off-campus extension of the classroom. Failure to comply with school policies, work-study terms, or direct supervisor instructions will result in immediate removal from the placement and a failing grade for this term's work-study course.
Student Signature
Sign Full Name Date
Faculty Advisor Signature
Sign Full Name Date
Coordinator Signature
Sign Full Name Date
Career Catalyst Employer Contract OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
CAREER CATALYST WORK-STUDY
EMPLOYER CONTRACT
This host site partnership contract establishes cooperative terms between the school's Work-Study program and the partner employer. The goal is to provide a structured, safe, and skill-aligned learning experience that builds professional agency in high school students.
Host Organization / Company
Assigned Site Supervisor & Title
Supervisor Email & Direct Phone
Student Trainee Name
Host Site Commitments & Safety Compliance
Safe Work Environment & OSHA Guidelines
We agree to maintain a safe, clean, and harassment-free workplace. We will supply all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and deliver a formal safety orientation on the student’s first day of work.
Active Mentorship & Role-Specific Training
We will assign a designated site supervisor to provide ongoing direction, answer industry-related questions, explain tasks clearly, and model high professional standards.
Labor Law Compliance & Non-Displacement
We agree to adhere strictly to state and federal child labor laws regarding hours, hazardous tasks, and breaks. High school students will not displace or replace regular paid employees.
Bi-Weekly Evaluation & Feedback
We will verify student-reported hours and complete two brief progress feedback forms per semester, grading the student's punctuality, initiative, teamwork, and communication skills.
Day-One Safety & Onboarding Checklist
The following checklist must be completed by the Site Supervisor during the student’s first week of placement:
Facility tour and staff introductions
Emergency exit locations & evacuation drill
OSHA hazard briefing & reporting steps
Use of equipment or job-related technology
Host organization policies & dress code
Expected channels for reporting absences
Liability & Notification Agreement: By entering this contract, the host site commits to treating the student as a career-learning trainee. In the event of workplace accidents, safety incidents, disciplinary problems, or prolonged unexplained student absences, the supervisor must notify the school coordinator within 24 hours.
Site Supervisor Signature
Sign Full Name Date
Work-Study Program Coordinator
Sign Full Name Date
Career Catalyst Parent Permission Slip OFF-CAMPUS STUDY AUTHORIZATION
CAREER CATALYST WORK-STUDY
PARENT PERMISSION
This document grants permission for your high school student to leave school grounds to engage in an off-campus work-study placement. It clarifies the school’s academic expectations, transportation terms, and medical emergency guidelines.
Student Name
Parent / Guardian Name
Work Placement Location
Primary Emergency Phone Number
Program Authorizations & Agreements
Academic & Attendance Standards
I understand my student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and pass all classes. If my student is absent or suspended from school, they are not allowed to report to their work site.
Direct Communication Obligations
I will ensure that my student contacts both their host employer and high school advisor directly if they are going to be late or absent from work.
Transportation Liability Acknowledgment
The school district does not provide transportation to work-study sites. Please check all transportation methods authorized for your student:
Private Vehicle (Self-Drive)
Student drives their own car (must have active license and insurance).
Public Transportation
Student will use municipal bus, rail, or other public systems.
Parent/Guardian Transit
A family member or guardian will transport the student to/from the site.
Pedestrian / Walk
The placement is near school, and the student will walk directly to the site.
Medical Release & Critical Health Notes
List any active medical conditions, severe allergies, or regular medications:
Assumption of Risk & Release: I hereby release the school district, its board members, employees, and volunteers from all liability, claims, or demands for personal injury, sickness, or death, as well as property damage and expenses, of any nature, occurring during transportation or while participating at the off-campus workplace site.
Parent / Guardian Signature
Sign Full Name Date
Emergency Contact Signature (Backup)
Sign Full Name Date
