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 cooperative education site, 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.”

1. Come down to the main office with your laptop, phone and work permit (if you are under 18) to see either Miss Shank or Mrs. Estep to begin your Co-op process.
2. Once your information has been entered into JobReady, you will recieve 2 emails containing your Training Plan and Training Agreement.
   1. For your Training Agreement:
      1. Complete all of the information that it is asking you for at the top of the form.
      2. Read the form carefully so that you know what is expected of you.
      3. Sign in all of the sections that it asks for a signature.
   2. For your Training Plan:
      1. Make sure that you read all of the skills your instructor has set for you to work on during your experience.
      2. Read all of the information in the training plan so that you know what is expected of you.
      3. Sign in the section that requires a signature.
3. Download the StudentSquare app (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, and you will be eligible to start working.

1. Log into JobReady on your computer. (JobReady can also be found under popular links on the home page)
2. On the left-hand side click on SCHEDULE.
3. In the drop-down menu under WBL WORK LOG click on your work experience.
4. Click the blue ADD button and add your scheduled work days and times and then click the SCHEDULE EVENT button.

1. After you have scheduled the event, click on the ORANGE box on the calendar for the day that you worked.
2. In the DESCRIPTION section, write 2-3 sentences detailing what you did at work that day.
3. In the SKILLS ADDRESSED section, use the drop-down menu to select 2-3 skills you worked on that day.
4. Click on the SAVE CHANGES button.

Non-paid Internships are for a student learner to perform job related duties under the close supervision of an experienced worker who serves as the intern’s mentor. The student intern receives training and performs tasks similar to those in their CareerTech Program of Study. Students wishing to participate in a Non-paid Internship should complete the following agreement. This agreement will be sent via email to the Program of Study Instructor, Guardian, Training Supervisor, and the Workforce Development Coordinator for digital signatures. It is essential that you have accurate email address information to complete the agreement.

1. Come down to the main office with your laptop, phone and work permit (if you are under 18) to see either Miss Shank or Mrs. Estep to begin your Co-op process. 
2. Once your information has been entered into JobReady, you will recieve an email containing your Internship Agreement.
   1. Complete all of the information that it is asking you for at the top of the form.
   2. Read the form carefully so that you know what is expected of you.
   3. Sign in all of the sections that it asks for a signature.
3. Download the StudentSquare app (this will be used to communicate important information while you are on Co-op).
4. When your Internship Agreement has been signed by all parties you will receive an email notification, and you will be eligible to start working.

1. Log into JobReady on your computer. (JobReady can also be found under popular links on the home page)
2. On the left-hand side click on SCHEDULE.
3. In the drop-down menu under WBL WORK LOG click on your work experience.
4. Click the blue ADD button and add your scheduled work days and times and then click the SCHEDULE EVENT button.

1. After you have scheduled the event, click on the ORANGE box on the calendar for the day that you worked.
2. In the DESCRIPTION section, write 2-3 sentences detailing what you did at work that day.
3. In the SKILLS ADDRESSED section, use the drop-down menu to select 2-3 skills you worked on that day.
4. Click on the SAVE CHANGES button.