Co-operative education
What is co-op?
The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) at GLTS gives students the opportunity to work in their chosen field before graduation. Alternating weekly between work and classroom study, students that qualify may participate in the program. Co-op allows students to gain work experience, assume responsibility, and develop a favorable work ethic.
Advanced Manufacturing
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
Automotive Technology
Biotechnology
Business Technology
Carpentry
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Electrical
Environmental Science
Health Assisting
Horticulture/Landscaping
HVAC
Information Technology (IT)
Medical Assisting
Metal Fabrication
Plumbing
Programming & Web Development
Robotics & Automation
BENEFITS
Provides an efficient and cost-effective method of recruiting new employees
Students are trained in basic safety practices and occupational skills.
Students have certifications including OSHA 10 and ServeSafe and other industry credentials.
Gives employers the opportunity to provide input to the school on industry trends, standards, and training needs.
Creates and builds relations between the school and the community.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to apply technical training and develop additional skills.
Chance to test a career choice with real-world experience.
Gain an awareness of the workplace atmosphere.
Develop confidence and maturity.
Build a record of job experiences, increasing future employment.
Establish financial responsibility.
Presents the opportunity to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
Our students are trained in basic safety practices and occupational skills and have certifications, including OSHA 10 and ServeSafe, and other industry credentials. If an employer interviews and hires one of our students, they become a paid employee of the company, and we begin the cooperative enrollment process.
Interested in becoming an approved co-op employer?
Once a student is hired, we will email you a package of onboarding materials and documents to your companies representative. Some of these materials include:
Workers comp insurance: A copy of your workers comp certificate of liability insurance. If you are unable to find it your insurance company can send it directly to us. Greater Lawrence Tech certificate holder
CORI checks: A completed CORI/SORI form of the person(s) that will be supervising the student(s). Please read our CORI policy for guidance on who should be checked. Any person to be checked must be verified in person by a representative from GLTS.
Agreement form: A completed and signed co-op agreement form returned, one per student. Be sure to list the supervisor, work schedule, rate of pay, and job description. The employer must give the student a minimum of 30 hours during the students Wednesday-Tuesday co-op cycle. Note: Students cannot be paid as an independent contractor (form 1099), or in cash. They must be paid by the hour with a regular paycheck with tax deduction. Commission based pay is not allowed.
Employers responsibility form: Signed co-op employer responsibilities form.
Site Safety Check: Completion of a site safety check of the area that the student will be working in. The check will be conducted by a representative from GLTS.
