Co-op Program - CAT Pickering

SCOPE

Co-op provides career and technology education students with experiences in their specialized areas of training. Through co-op these students will finalize their formal in-school technical training with related employment experiences at school-approved work sites. Co-op is open to seniors and some 4th quarter juniors. Participants receive their academic course work each day and are then permitted to leave campus and report to their employer’s worksite. Co-op jobs must be related to the student’s occupational program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a CAT Pickering occupational program.

• Recommendation and approval of the occupational instructor, guidance counselor, co-op coordinator, and parent or guardian.
• Passing all subjects with a "C" or better.
• Attendance in compliance with school policy.
• Acceptable disciplinary record.
• Valid work permit (if under 18 years of age).
• Students must supply their own transportation.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

An employer often offers successful co-op students the opportunity to further their education.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The time spent working for a co-op employer allows the employer to train the student for the company’s specific needs. The employer also has the chance to evaluate the student’s future with his company. Many co-op students continue working for their co-op employers after graduation.

CHARACTERISTICS FOR SUCCESS

Reliable, prompt, willing to listen and learn, team worker, safe worker, organized.

QUESTIONS?

For further information contact:

Barb Hanlon 610-933-8877 ext. 4154

Rich Teifel, Technology Supervisor 610-933-8877 ext. 4256