Practical Training

Weimar College recognizes the vital place of work in education. The practical training and work education program aims to give students a sense of pride in accomplishment, to contribute to character building, to prepare for the reality of life, and to teach practical skills. We believe that work is a vital part of the fabric of life, a human right and privilege. It’s part of our commitment to whole person education.

The education you receive from books and lectures begins a process that is completed by practical, hands-on learning. At the work site and in your weekly outreach you will be challenged to practice the classroom knowledge you have gained. Such activity encourages the development of observation and independent thought. The learning that takes place in work education is integrated with the learning that takes place in the classroom. Combining work with liberal arts, science, and religion classes will provide you with cognitive and practical tools to successfully address life’s challenges and opportunities. The record of your work performance will be a future recommendation toward employment.

Work Opportunities

As an integral part of Weimar Center of Health and Education, the College offers its students a variety of work opportunities. Students learn and practice work skills from 8 hours to 16 hours a week in culinary, maintenance, custodial, grounds, and various administrative departments. Students may also work in the academy, the library, and the NEWSTART® 18-day live-in health program managed by physicians and other health professionals, in the health food store and catalog business, the bakery, the Inn, and the farm.