Cooperative Education/Internships

• Cooperative Education – Paid Work Experience
• Internships – Unpaid Work Experience

Students benefit from work-based learning through:

• Application of classroom learning (both academic and technical) in a real-world setting
• Establishment of a clear connection between school and work
• Assessment of their interests, aptitudes, and abilities while learning about the career possibilities available to them
• Improvement of their post-graduation employment opportunities
• Development and practice of positive work-related habits and attitudes including the ability to think critically, solve problems, work in teams, and resolve issues
• Assessment and understanding of the expectations of the workplace
• Establishment of professional contacts for future employment
• Expansion and refinement of their technical skills
• Participation in authentic, job-related tasks
• Observation of the demeanor and procedures of workplace professionals
• Awareness of postsecondary education opportunities

Eda Rutledge