The Work Experience Program provides an opportunity for students, 14 years of age and over, to participate in a variety of work or community placements. The Work Experience Program offers a continuum of actual work experiences, along with classroom instruction, allowing students to obtain marketable skills that they can apply to real-world employment while earning credit. There are two options: Work Study - Paid experience without school credit Work Experience- Paid experience with school credit .5 credit for 150 hours 1.0 credit for 300 hours.