Coop/OYAP Benefits

What are the benefits for co-op students?

• Provides career exploration and planning

• Obtain credits while working outside of the classroom

• Develop employability and interpersonal skills

• Gain confidence and independence

• Network! - Establish contacts for future employment

• Use state-of-theart technology and equipment unique to the workplace

• Enhance and enrich high school academic experiences

• Learn how to get a keep the job you want

• Learn about their strengths, interests, and special skills

• Create better-prepared workers

• Learn valuable lessons such as pride in a job well done, punctuality, dependability and honesty