Employment Opportunities for Youth (EMPLOY) 4 is a course that allows students to earn credit by demonstrating Virginia’s 21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills through a minimum of 396 hours in competitive employment. The course emphasizes applying self-awareness, employability, self-advocacy, and life management skills to secure and maintain meaningful work. Over the school year, students gain real-world experience while meeting the 396-hour employment requirement.
Schools
Brentsville District High School
Colgan High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Gar-Field High School
Hylton High School
Independence Nontraditional High School
Osbourn Park High School
Potomac High School
Unity Reed High School
Woodbridge High School
Requirements
Any student who is receiving special education services and whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) and transition goals indicate the appropriateness of the EMPLOY curriculum.
Notes
It is recommended that a student complete EMPLOY 1 and/or EMPLOY 2 before enrolling in EMPLOY 4.
EMPLOY courses can fulfill Sequential Elective requirement and Career and Technical Education (CTE) completer sequence elective.