The Cooperative Education program is designed for students working in the business world. It emphasizes entry-level employment, transition from school to work, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training. Students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. They learn to work and interact as a team. Job sites are chosen that provide quality instruction for students and their individual occupation career paths. The student will attend school one-half day and work one-half day (15-25 hours per week). Goals of the program include:
- Progressive jobs that provide opportunities for students to develop and evaluate a broad set of occupational competencies.
- Provides individualized written training plans that correlate to each student’s in-school curriculum.
- Student-job training and sponsor-employer-parent collaboration for positive student-learning outcomes.
- This program provides basis for a pathway to a college degree in:
- Business Management and Administration
- Sales and Marketing Management
Course of Study
- Business Ethics
- Math and Accounting
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Workplace Procedures
- Marketing and Business Foundations
- Conflict Management
- Employability Skills
- Office /Business Practices
- Business Communications
- Records Management
- Workplace Safety
Admission Requirements
- Senior with no academic deficiencies
- Must have passed four of the five parts of the required Ohio Graduation Test
- Valid Drivers License
- Dependable Transportation
- Work 15-25 Hours Per Week
Co-curricular Activities
- Job Shadowing Experience
- Community Service Opportunities
- Scholarship Opportunities
Student Organization
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Leadership Development
- Professional Development
- Social Activities
- Civic Activities
- Service Activities
- Competitive Events/Skills Contest (Local, Regional, State, and National)