100
Co-op Students
12,541
Hours Worked
$217,265
Earned
as of 11/20/23
Kris Johnson Electrical & Mechanical Services:
Kris Johnson Electrical & Mechanical Services has been serving the local region as a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience. Founder Kris Johnson earned the trust and loyalty of the local community through dedicated customer service and quality work, an ingrained philosophy that is carried on throughout all aspects of Kris Johnson Electrical & Mechanical Services. Continuing to be best in class in dedication to customer service and quality, Kris and his team are able to handle all phases of your electrical or mechanical project. From our first meeting to the end of your project, its our pledge & goal to meet the needs & expectations of our clients.
Cooperative Education at South Shore Tech:
Developing workplace readiness skills is the backbone of South Shore Vocational Technical High School. We are proud to offer the benefit of cooperative education to our students and businesses within our communities. We rely on businesses to support our mission of providing rigorous and relevant hands-on instructional experiences in order to develop confident, civic-minded students who achieve ambitious career goals. In return, employers are able to recruit and hire eager workers who are well versed in the language, procedures, and technology of the industry.
The educational opportunities that employers afford our students speak volumes to their commitment to youth, education, and community. We thank Paragon and our many employer partners for offering this opportunity to our students.
To learn more about our Cooperative Education Program, please visit our website or email us at VocOffice@ssvotech.org. If you are seeking employment or have a position to post, we also offer a job board for current students and alumni.
Co-op Student of the Month:
Eric Anzivino
Kris Johnson Electrical & Mechanical Services
https://www.krisjohnsonelectricalmechanical.com/
How did you get the job at Kris Johnson Electrical & Mechanical Services?
A neighbor of mine works for Kris Johnson. I was talking to him about the school's co-op program and he let Kris know that I would be interested in doing my co-op placement with the company. So I applied and got the job.
What do you do at Kris Johnson?
I am an electrician apprentice and I work one-on-one with a master electrician. We mainly do residential wiring, including control wiring, wiring boilers, condensers, and air handlers.
Why did you choose to participate in the co-op program in your senior year?
I chose to participate in the co-op program because I think it's important to get a sense of what your chosen field is like in the real world. Another draw is that you get to make money while still being able to learn the trade from experienced electricians. In shop, you have 1 or 2 shop teachers who are attending to 19 kids at a time. On co-op, you're typically working one-on-one with a licensed electrician. It's really beneficial to get that focused learning time. I also like being able to go to various locations and see amazing homes. I have learned a bunch of things, including the basic ruff wire of a house, wiring heating systems, and all sorts of different lighting.
What advice do you have for students who are thinking about participating in the co-op program?
That they should definitely do it. I have never had a bad experience while I have been out on co-op. Plus, you are making money while learning what you love to do. This is a career type of industry and you have to love what you do. I encourage kids to get out and work in the field.
From Kenneth Higgins, Project Manager, Kris Johnson Electrical & Mechanical Services: We're happy to have Eric as part of our team. His work ethic and social skills with customers are becoming more refined and he is showing the fine skills of an advanced electrician.
From Electrical Department Head, Todd Hohenleitner: Eric works well with his classmates and instructors. He is cooperative, responsible, and shows leadership abilities. Eric is a quiet leader who shows his skills and fine qualities in a humble manner. He works well independently and demonstrates good decision making skills and leadership qualities. He has the desire to work hard to achieve goals to become a great electrician, which currently being witnessed by his Co-op Employer.
Eric Anzivino is a senior in the Electrical program at South Shore Technical High School. He has been working with Kris Johnson Electrical and Mechanical Services since his junior year. Eric also plays on the school's football team.
SST gives a special thanks to Kris Johnson for his many years of partnering with our Cooperative Education Program!
South Shore Tech Cooperative Education Program
Developing workplace readiness skills is the backbone of South Shore Vocational Technical High School. Throughout technical shops and related classrooms, students acquire an understanding of their specific career field unparalleled to traditional high schools.
We are proud to offer the benefit of cooperative education to our students and businesses within our communities. We rely on businesses to support our mission of providing rigorous and relevant hands-on instructional experiences in order to develop confident, civic-minded students who achieve ambitious career goals leading to their personal fulfillment, economic independence, and a positive impact on their community. In return, employers are able to recruit and hire eager workers who are well versed in the language, procedures, and technology of the industry.
We believe in the value of experience-based learning. Our goal is to engage students in a process of learning that links work and experience with classroom knowledge. The educational opportunities that employers afford our students speak volumes to their commitment to youth, education, and community.
How does it work?
We provide qualified students who have obtained 1,000 hours of shop experience, are licensed (if applicable) and who best fits your needs. Employers will interview our students and if it’s a good match, the student is hired as a paid employee of the company.
Seniors are eligible for co-op at the start of the school year. Juniors become eligible after the first half of the school year.
How to become an approved co-op employer:
Complete a Co-op Agreement: Once the student is hired, we will email a Cooperative Education Agreement to the student's supervisor or company representative.
Provide a CORI Form and Driver's License for the student's direct supervisor, as listed in the Cooperative Education Agreement.
Provide certificates of insurance for workers compensation and general liability, naming South Shore Technical High School, 476 Webster Street, Hanover, MA 02339, as certificate holder. Certificates can be emailed to VocOffice@ssvotech.org.
Meet with an SST representative on location for a safety site visit prior to the student's start date.
Students agree to:
Work for pay on an alternate schedule. Students go on co-op during their shop week and return to school for their academic week. A schedule will be provided.
Abide by all of your co-op employer's rules and expectations.
Abide by all of the rules and regulations of our school and co-op program.
Seniors - Maintain a minimum grade "developing" in academics and "proficient" in shop.
Juniors - Maintain a minimum grade of "proficient" in academics and "proficient" in shop.
Employers agee to:
Provide a minimum of 30 hours of meaningful work per co-op week.
Fill out a timecard/evaluation for your student for each co-op week worked.
Provide experienced supervision.
Ensure that the work environment meets health and safety standards that maximize employee protection in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Comply with child labor laws as they pertain to vocational students.
Have all applicable taxes deducted from the student's wages. Students may not be hired as independent contractors (1099 form).
Questions/Concerns?
Robert Mello, Director of Off-Campus Education, rmello@ssvotech.org
Nicole Conner, Administrative Assistant, nconner@ssvotech.org
