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Capstone Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education is a method of instruction that blends school and workplace learning and is most often tied to career and technical education. Workplace learning is defined as experiential activities that engage the student learner in learning and prepare young people for the world of work. At the worksite, student learners work directly with a supervisor or a mentor over a semester, to observe, assist, and accomplish work tasks. Cooperative education student learners usually progress from observing and performing simple tasks to performing tasks requiring more responsibility and more complex skills. Student learners receive academic credit for their work. Student learners will be supervised and required to check in regularly, as well as complete logs with the Workforce Development Coordinator. “Co-op is more than a part-time job; it is an extension of classroom learning.

 

    Process for Applying for a Capstone Cooperative Education Experience at FCCTC 

 1. Click here to send an email using your FCCTC student email and include the following information:

        a. Your name and that you are applying for a Co-op Experience

        b. Program of Study

        c. Training Agency

        d. Training Supervisor

        e. Training Supervisor’s email address

        f. Copy of your blue work permit if you are under the age of 18 (work permits are available at your sending school’s office)

 2. You should receive 2 emails containing your Training Agreement and Training Plan.

         a. For your Training Agreement:

              i. Complete all of the information that it is asking you for at the top of the form.

              ii. Read the form carefully so that you know what is expected of you.

             iii. Sign in all of the sections that it asks you to sign.

        b. For your Training Plan:

             i. Make sure that you read all of the skills your instructor has set for you to work on during your experience.

           ii. Read all of the information in the training plan so that you know what is expected of you.

          iii. Sign in the section that it asks you to sign.

 3. Download the Remind App and use the code @ctworks (this will be used to communicate important information while you are on Co-op)

4. When your Training Agreement and Training Plan have been signed by all parties you will receive an email notification.