Ohio Department of Education Career-Tech

This description of the Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP) includes background and amendments to federal child labor regulations, including student requirements and the purpose. WECEP allows 14- and 15-year-olds to work up to three hours during a school day, 23 hours per week and at specific jobs with approved variances.

Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP)

• Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP)  (PDF)
• EMIS Reporting of WECEP (PDF)
• Variance Materials for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 - Through FY2014 (Word)
• Child Labor Requirements in Nonagricultural Occupations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Bulletin No. 101 (Revised February 2005) (PDF)
• Child Labor Requirements In Agricultural Occupations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Bulletin 102 (Revised June 2007) (PDF)
• Minor Labor Laws and Issues – Minor Labor Laws (PDF)
• Accident Report (PDF)
  

Contact Information
Eric Landversicht
eric.landversicht@education.ohio.gov
(614) 995-5108