Work Experience Education Resources

Child Labor Laws (Outside Source)
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Web site, including the Child Labor Law Pamphlet 2000, and the Minimum Wage Order 2001.

California Law (Outside Source)
The California Law page with 29 different codes (for instance, Education Code, Labor Code).

California Association of Work Experience Educators (CAWEE) (Outside Source)
CAWEE is an organization of professionals involved in Work Experience Education programs in secondary schools and Cooperative Work Experience education programs at community colleges throughout the state.

Secondary Plan for Work Experience Education Application (DOC; 52KB; 5pp.)

This plan is a required document that must accompany the Work Experience Education Application.

Work Permit Handbook for California Schools (2003 Edition) (Select W from the alphabetical list)
This handbook is available for purchase from the California Department of Education (CDE) through CDE Press. It is item number 001575 in the CDE Press catalog.

Work Permit: Frequently Asked Questions
This pamphlet is prepared by the California Department of Education. For information about this document contact Rick Mejia of the Office of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs and Workforce Development Unit at 916-319-0498. Or, see Chapter 1 of the Work Permit Handbook for California Schools (2003 Edition).

Work Experience Education Guide

This is a training guide for work experience educators to provide a reference and information regarding work experience education district plans in accordance with the California Education Code. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the work experience education and work permit process. To obtain a copy of this guide please contact Rick Mejia at 916-319-0498.

Work Experience Education Nuts and Bolts Tool Kit

This kit will help educators develop, implement, and improve WEE programs. To obtain a copy of this guide please contact Rick Mejia at 916-319-0498.

Contact Information

Work experience education and work permits are administered by:

California Department of Education

Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division

Regional Occupational Centers and Programs and Workforce Development Unit

1430 N Street, Suite 4503

Sacramento, CA 95814

Dennis Guido, Administrator

916-322-5050
dguido@cde.ca.gov

Rick Mejia, Consultant

916-319-0498

rmejia@cde.ca.gov