Job Training at OCA
The Job Training Program at Oakdale Christian Academy equips junior high and high school students with valuable, real-world work experience and life skills. Every student on campus participates for one hour each day after school, learning the importance of responsibility, teamwork, and excellence in their work.
Students are assigned to specific work crews, including: classroom cleaning, gym upkeep, dining hall service, food preparation, grounds maintenance, or facilities upkeep, each of which is led by a student supervisor. Level one and level two workers receive daily feedback from their supervisors, helping them grow in consistency, work ethic, and leadership.
Those who demonstrate exceptional diligence and character may be promoted to level three or four supervisor roles, where they oversee others and learn valuable leadership and management skills. The program is guided and overseen by the dorm deans, ensuring that every task is meaningful and well-supported.
As an added incentive, students earn coupons for their job performance, which can be redeemed for snacks, drinks, or special privileges. In summary, job training is more than just a daily routine. Oakdale’s Job Training Program teaches practical responsibility, cultivates a strong work ethic, and prepares students for future success, both in their careers and in their Christian walk.