Gainesville High – Explore

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Employment Opportunities for Youth (EMPLOY) 4 is a course that allows students to earn credit by demonstrating Virginia’s 21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills through a minimum of 396 hours in competitive employment. The course emphasizes applying self-awareness, employability, self-advocacy, and life management skills to secure and maintain meaningful work. Over the school year, students gain real-world experience while meeting the 396-hour employment requirement.