Cooperative Work Program

Cooperative education is a program of vocational technical education for students who, through a cooperative arrangement between the school and employers, receive instruction, including related vocational instruction, by the alternating of study in school with a job in the occupation field. Such instruction shall be planned and supervised by the school and the employer so that each contributes to the student’s education and employability. Work periods will be on alternate weeks during the school year. The experiences gained through cooperative education are critically beneficial to graduates entering the workforce, continuing their collegiate education or entering into military service.

Cooperative Education Goals

Cooperative Education Goals

Cooperative Education Goals

Orient and familiarize the student with an actual work situation
Provide the student an opportunity to observe, experience, and analyze work which is directly related to his or her training
Provide the student exposure to personnel, equipment, and procedures different from those experienced in the school setting
Help the student bridge a gap between school and employment
Provide employers the opportunity to enhance the training curriculum
Offer suggestions to the instructor regarding ways to improve the program
Bring industry, business, and education closer together in sharing the responsibilities for preparing students to enter the world of work