FROM THE INSIDE OUT
. . .
THE COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAM
The purpose of Cooperative Education is to provide students the opportunity to connect what they learn in school with work-site application to enable a smooth transition into the work force or postsecondary education upon high school graduation. Students benefit in a variety of ways which include:
developing
a basic foundation of applied academics and mastery of workplace skills;
making
a smooth transition from one level of education to the next;
gaining
technical and general workplace skills;
completing
specific job tasks for an employer;
preparing
for the twenty-first century, technical work force, high-wage jobs, and
life-long learning;
providing
opportunities for students that link school-based learning, work-site
learning, and work experiences leading to high school graduation with
postsecondary options and preparation for the world of work; and
earning
the same number of units as he/she would have earned from being in
class.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A
signed educational and training agreement by the school, employer, parents or
legal guardians, and student;
Written
permission of parents or legal guardians for students to participate;
A
list of competencies to be mastered;
A
minimum of an 85 average over the three preceding semesters at the
Transportation
to and from the work site;
Proof
of adequate insurance coverage;
Behavior
which includes maturity, dependability, reliability, and those traits deemed
necessary to be successful on the job; and
Completion
of 75% of the program competencies.
For more
information, contact
Kay Smyth,
Assistant Director
G.
864-941-5756
FAX 864-941-5375
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING
IN CO-OP PROGRAMS IN SPRING 2006
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Carpentry |
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Auto Collision
Technology |
Early Childhood
Education |
PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE
TO PARTICIPATE
Auto Collision
Technology
Automotive
Technology
Carpentry
Early Childhood
Education
Machine Tool
Technology
*Health Science Technology and Cosmetology do not
participate in the Cooperative Education program due to mandated state
requirements which they must fulfill in their particular areas.
Click on the links below to explore more about
Cooperative and what is involved!
Information on Wages and
Procedures