What is Co-op I?
The Cooperative Education program provides classroom instruction combined with work experience to enhance job and life skills. It is an excellent class for students to show potential employers or colleges their ability to balance school and work.
Classroom work is based on the four phases of career development:
1. Self-exploration
2. Career exploration
3. Job placement and implementation
4. Job success
The classroom work is geared toward each individual’s general and specific future goals. On the job, the student must average eight hours of work weekly. Classroom instruction is applied and put to practice at each job. The student’s work is monitored regularly by the employer and the co-op coordinator. An evaluation by the employer is part of the pass/fail grade.
What is required?
No pre-requisites.
To attend Co-op I class during the semester to explore career options and learn skills you will put into practice in the workplace.
To have a Co-op approved job at the start of the school year, no later than two weeks into semester
To work an average of 8 hours per week in approved Co-op position
To submit the number of hours worked on a weekly basis on form provided by co-op coordinator
To immediately notify the Co-op coordinator regarding any school or employment problems
To work and act in a manner that will be a credit to their employer, school, and Co-op Program
To not quit or change jobs without first talking to parents and Co-op coordinator to receive mutual agreement from them
When do I attend class?
The Co-op I class is offered on white days, block 1. We meet in the Economos lecture hall.
How many credits will I receive?
Co-op I is pass/fail. You earn 1 credit for the work piece and .5 credits for the class portion. You can earn 1.5 credits per semester.
How do I sign up?
Add Co-op I to your semester schedule.
Make a copy and complete the Co-op and Internship Release Form and have it signed as required.