According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs held by veterinary assistants in 2010 was 73,200. The outlook for 2010-2020 is 14% with as fast as average growth.
Letters submitted as artifacts include one from a parent of a 2012 graduate, two from The Oaks Veterinary Clinic, one from Bennett's Creek Veterinary Care, and one from the Virginia Department of Educations's State Specialist in Health and Medical Sciences.
Students who are participating in Work Based Learning receive wages according to the organization employing them. WIA students receive $7.25/HR, Public Works Academy Cadets earn between $8.00 and $12.50/HR. Total earnings for the students shown in table below are not available to the instructor.
|
Workforce Investment Act Interns (WIA) |
Public Works Academy Cadets |
2013—2014 |
3 |
2 |
2012—2013 |
5 |
|
2011—2012 |
3 |
1 |
The attached artifacts are a copy of our STI agreement, and a copy of a form students submit prior to job shadowing.
Students participating in the Workforce Investment Act receive periodic reviews by their employers. Attached are samples of evaluations conducted on two of our WIA students.