Cooperative Education

WHAT IS COOPERATIVE EDUCATION?

Cooperative education is an academic program in which students spend part of their time in class, and part in off-campus placements related to their major. Students have the opportunity to apply classroom learning to practical work situations and learn work related skills. In addition, participants in CO-OP earn academic credit for their work experience.

WHY DO EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATE IN CO-OP?

• Cost effective recruitment and training of potential employees
• Flexible staffing to meet variable needs (peak season relief, leave replacements)
• Improved access to qualified women and minority candidates
• More effective use of high paid staff by relieving them of responsibility for routine duties
• Opportunity to participate in and influence the educational process
• Opportunity to enhance company image within community
• A chance to evaluate candidates in their own environment
• Increased retention of new employees

In addition, co-op students bring fresh ideas, high energy, motivation and productivity to the workplace.

Call (201) 447-7171 for job order forms which you can fax to us when you have opportunities for our students.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE!