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Becoming A Cooperative Education Student
Participation is contingent upon the availability of an appropriate training site and demonstration by the student of a readiness to enter the workplace. Both the student and employer must meet the criteria for participation and be approved by the Cooperative Education Coordinator. A school administrator must approve individual exceptions to the criteria. Once all information is obtained and approved, the placement may commence.
Employer Requirements
- Provide a safe work environment
- Pay a legal wage equal to or higher than minimum wage ($7.25)
- Provide wages in the form of a company payroll check with documentation of all standardized deductions
- Possess workers’ compensation insurance
- Possess up-to-date Federal and State clearances including criminal history records and child abuse history
- Sign the Cooperative Education agreement and training plan
- Provide period evaluation of student performance
- Adhere to Federal and State regulations regarding employment and child labor laws
Student Requirements
- Work in area directly related to program of study/career objective
- Demonstrate satisfactory progress towards the completion of program competencies
- Completion of 50% or more technical instructional hours; review of NOCTI pre-assessment score
- 85% or higher attendance rate
- “C” or better grade average
- Possess a work permit, if under the age of 18
- Possess approval of parent/guardian
- Possess positive recommendation by instructor
- Possess approval of school administration
- Provide personal transportation
- Possess valid PA driver’s license
- Possess proof of auto insurance