Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Where can I find information regarding student working papers?
> Answer: Information on working papers for students can be found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/pps/workingpapers/socialsecuritynumbers.html
Question: I am placing students in unpaid work. Do they need to be covered by Workers’ Compensation?
> Answer: All students need to be covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance, even if they are not paid for their work based learning experience.
Question: As an educator who is placing students in jobs, do I have to visit the worksite and meet with the employer? Or can I do everything by phone?
> Answer: It is important to visit each worksite to ensure that the employer adheres to all the safety and health regulations as set forth by the Department of Labor. Once you have visited the work site, you may then stay in touch by phone in between your unannounced site visits.
Question: What role does work based learning play in a career and technical education approved program of study? Can a school have an approved CTE program without including work based learning experiences?
> Answer: Work based learning experiences give students the opportunity to see how their classroom learning is connected to real work situations. All approved CTE programs must have a work based learning component available to students enrolled in the program.
> Answer: Information on working papers for students can be found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/pps/workingpapers/socialsecuritynumbers.html
Question: I am placing students in unpaid work. Do they need to be covered by Workers’ Compensation?
> Answer: All students need to be covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance, even if they are not paid for their work based learning experience.
Question: As an educator who is placing students in jobs, do I have to visit the worksite and meet with the employer? Or can I do everything by phone?
> Answer: It is important to visit each worksite to ensure that the employer adheres to all the safety and health regulations as set forth by the Department of Labor. Once you have visited the work site, you may then stay in touch by phone in between your unannounced site visits.
Question: What role does work based learning play in a career and technical education approved program of study? Can a school have an approved CTE program without including work based learning experiences?
> Answer: Work based learning experiences give students the opportunity to see how their classroom learning is connected to real work situations. All approved CTE programs must have a work based learning component available to students enrolled in the program.