This program is offered free to all high school students. Students must be accompanied by a teacher, counselor or other adult.
Space is limited.
It features industry-specific sessions ranging from agriculture and aerospace to forest products and health care. And even though many hazardous duties are prohibited by law for workers under 18, the vast majority of these injuries occur during work that is permitted by child labor regulations. It is based on the proven concept that education works best and is most useful when students can apply what they learn to real-world situations. In addition to academic and technical skills, students in STW activities learn work skills including occupational safety and health. Examples of hazards on the job.