Many who elect to participate in Jobs for Bay State Graduates are unsure of their career plans. Membership alos includes students who have not reached their fullest potential, some college-bound students who are also unsure of career plans, and students who will enter the work force upon graduation. The career exploration component of our curriculum is particularly useful to these students. Employability skills make up the in-class portion of Jobs for Bay State Graduates. Here students receive instruction in writing resumes and cover letters, completing job applications, telephone technique, interviewing, and job attainment and retention strategies.
Students plan activities surrounding each goal using the project-based learning approach.
These activities enable the students to develop transferable skills, which they can develop further after graduation. This Conference enables students to apply what they have learned throughout the school year in simulated competitive events. Upon graduation from Westboro High School, the job development phase of JBSG begins. The Job Specialist maintains monthly contact with all students and their employers for twelve months following graduation. This communication is intended to provide a smooth transition from school to work.