170
Co-op Students
49,289
Hours Worked
$849,188
Earned
as of 4/25/24
JLC-Tech was founded in 2012 with one singular vision: to create unique and useful LED lighting fixtures. Based out of Pembroke, MA — USA, the company is dedicated to maximizing the energy saving qualities of LEDs and marrying them to modern, creative and structurally integrated designs for commercial spaces.
JLC-Tech’s flagship product, the T-BAR LED®, is a prime example of the company mission and dedication coming to life. It is the only lighting product that is designed, approved and patented to replace the cross members in a suspended grid ceiling system.
Lianna is a senior is the Design & Visual Communications program. In addition to being on co-op with JLC-Tech, she also assists with the South Shore Technical Institute evening program. She is a part of the National Honor Society, a SkillsUSA participant, as well as a varsity soccer and lacrosse player.
How did you get the job at JLC-Tech?
I learned about my co-op job at JLC Tech from my teachers, who had previous students employed there. I was offered a co-op position in their marketing department and have been there since the start of this school year.
What do you do at JLC-Tech?
At JLC-Tech, my role in the marketing department involves creating different types of marketing materials. These include informative handouts, detailed instruction sheets, and eye-catching web banners and graphics for the website. This opportunity allows me to engage across various design platforms. Every week I maintain the company contact database and work on updating contact information for the company newsletters.
Why did you choose to participate in the co-op program in your senior year?
I chose to participate in the co-op program to gain more experience. This job specifically was perfect for me because it tested my knowledge in the marketing field and let me test-run what I plan to pursue in the future. Because of this experience, I have decided to further my studies in marketing in college, as my graphic design background will be an asset. Participating in the co-op program was very beneficial for me. It has allowed me to become more independent and has empowered me to take charge of my work. With each new project I complete for JLC-Tech I become more confident with what I know and excited to explore and refine my skills.
What advice do you have for students who are thinking about participating in the co-op program?
To future co-op students, I strongly encourage participation in the co-op program. It offers the opportunity to kickstart your career and gain hands-on job experience that may not be learned in a regular shop setting. While it is a significant transition to a new learning environment, it is worth taking the opportunity to participate in the co-op experience for those fortunate to do so.
From Chantel Pursell, Creative Marketing Director:
It has been a pleasure to have Lianna working with us! She is diligent and truly cares about her work. As part of our Marketing department, she has been a valuable asset to our team this past year. Her enthusiasm and passion for learning will surely take her far, she’s bound to achieve great things as she continues her education as a college student.
This is our fourth year with the SST Cooperative Education program. This program truly is a gem and provides a huge opportunity to the students, giving them a head start in the industry. Not many students can say they have on-the-job experience right out of high school. We look forward to continuing with the program!
South Shore Tech thanks JLC-Tech for their continued support of 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
