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This year-long program provides life skills to seniors who are employed during the school year. Occupational competencies are developed through a combination of classroom and on-the-job experiences under the guidelines and regulations of the federally funded Perkins Act. Classroom activities include the study of labor laws, OSHA, college and career exploration, financial aid, interview skills, and personal budgeting. Students will also create a professional business portfolio. Co-op activities such as guest speakers, fundraisers, field trips, mock interviews, and the annual Employer Appreciation Banquet are an integral part of this class. The OJT portion of the class provides opportunities for students to develop occupational skills through work experience and mentoring from workplace managers.

Requirements: Students must be concurrently enrolled in On-The-Job Training (OJT) and are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Payment of a class fee is required.

Restrictions: Students cannot enroll in College and Career Exploration 11-12 concurrently with Cooperative Education. This course will meet the consumer education graduation requirement.

Open to 12

Credit: 1.0 ELC

Format: Traditional

Prerequisite: Co-Op application, teacher recommendation