Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Employer need to provide?

The employer needs to fill out the cooperative agreement (see form below) as well as a copy of their workman’s compensation insurance policy.  We will also need a completed CORI form (see form below) from the direct supervisor as well as a copy of their drivers license.

What are the minimum hours required?

The student must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Students are authorized to work more within the confines of the MA child labor laws.

What are the wage requirements?

Students must earn minimum wage ($15) or higher.

Does the student work every week?

The student will work on a rotating 2 week schedule. They rotate between academic and vocational weeks. A calendar is below.

Do I need to provide an evaluation?

Yes, an evaluation will need to be completed each co-op week.  The evaluation is due the Monday after the co-op week and sent to rburke@uppercapetech.org. Please see the copy of the evaluation form below. This evaluation is important to the students shop grade and gives us insight into the students training and ability.  

Will the school come and visit the student at the workplace?

Yes, a supervisor will contact you to visit the work site and evaluate the student each quarter.

Are there requirements for the students to participate in co-op?

Seniors and Juniors (grade 11 starting second half of the year) are able to participate in our Cooperative Program in their trade. They must maintain a C average or higher in their academic classes.  Students must remember to retrieve or remind employers to send their evaluation so they can be graded. If terminated from the co-op position, the student must inform Mr. LeRoy or Mrs. Burke of termination and immediately return to school.

Information for Prospective Employers

Employers seeking to offer a job to our students as part of the co-op program must first complete and submit the required paperwork:

• Cooperative Agreement

• CORI Form

• Copy of your Driver's License

• Copy of Workman's Compensation coverage 

All Employers

Co-op employers are required to submit a completed Weekly Student Evaluation Form for each student worker. A copy of our current school year calendar is linked below to reference the weekly rotation (A and B weeks).

Student Evaluation Form

2025 - 2026 School Calendar  

A Week - 12th Grade Co-op Week

B Week - 11th Grade Co-op Week

For other inquiries, contact: 

Nolan Leroy, Director of Vocational Programs
nleroy@uppercapetech.org
508.759.7711 x254

Rossana Burke, Secretary to the Director of Vocational Programs

rburke@uppercapetech.org  

508.759.7711 x259