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Cooperative Education Cooperative Education Orientation Orientation

Mrs. VavrickaMrs. VavrickaCooperative Education Cooperative Education Teacher/Coordinator Teacher/Coordinator

IntroductionIntroduction

Welcome to your Cooperative Education (Co-op) class. During this presentation we will be reviewing the required paperwork and procedures of the class. You will have a check-off list that will be initialed and dated.

Introduction (con’t.)Introduction (con’t.)

• The co-op program is a vocational program that provides classroom instruction in correlation with on-the-job training

• The school and local businesses work together to provide training in various business and/or marketing occupations.

ParticipantsParticipants

• There are four participants associated with a co-op program

• They all share equal responsibility in the training of the student

• Parental participation is very important in supporting the program

Participants (cont’d)Participants (cont’d)

• Participants

- student

- teacher-coordinator

- supervisor

- parents TIP

All four must work together for the student to

succeed

Participants (con’t.)Participants (con’t.)

• Student

• Teacher-Coordinator - Mrs. Vavricka – Responsible for teaching the related

class and coordinating the student, parent, employer, and school.

– Periodically, I will visit you on the job in order to observe work skills and habits.

– I will also meet with supervisor to discuss your progress on the job.

Participants (con’t.)Participants (con’t.)

• Supervisor - the person of authority at work that is responsible for your on-the-job training.

• Parents - needed to support the program so that you will have adequate transportation, insurance and permission to leave school early in order to go to work

Required Paperwork - Required Paperwork - StartupStartup• Training Agreement

• Working papers

• Cooperative Education Student Agreement

• Code of Ethics

• Parental Approval Letter TIP All paperwork must remain

in folder and willcount as a quiz

grade

Paperwork - WeeklyPaperwork - Weekly

• Weekly hour and wage sheet

• Weekly Work Schedule

• Update Master Wage Spreadsheet

Paperwork - QuarterlyPaperwork - Quarterly• Each marking period you will be

required to take an evaluation form to your employer for their completion.

• Must be returned to me prior to the end of the marking period.

• Failure to turn in prior to the end of marking period may result in a failure.

Co-op RulesCo-op Rules• In addition to the code of

ethics, you must adhere to the following program rules

• You must call Mrs. Vavricka at 856-829-7770, ext. 180. If you are not coming to school. If you do not attend school - YOU MAY NOT ATTEND WORK!!!

Co-op Rules (con’t.)Co-op Rules (con’t.)• You must remain employed until at

least 7 days prior to graduation

• If you are fired from a position, you will fail for that marking period.

• You may not leave one job for another job unless permission has been given by your teacher. You must then work your 2 week notice.

Co-op Rules (con’t)Co-op Rules (con’t)

• You may not attend work if you receive an external suspension.

• In-school suspensions - You remain until your normal dismissal time.

• Detentions may be served before or after school.

• If you leave early, you must notify me and sign out at the attendance office.

Co-op Grading*Co-op Grading*

• 30% - Cooperative Employer Evaluation, Observations & Master Wage Sheet

• 20% - Tests (Minimum of 2 tests)

* Subject to revision.

• 15% - Quiz % - Quiz

• 10% - Classwork 10% - Classwork

• 15% - Projects15% - Projects

• 10% - Business 10% - Business BehaviorBehavior

Labor Laws - Minors Under Labor Laws - Minors Under 1818• May not work before 6 AM or after

11 PM during weeks when school is in session.

• May work after 11 PM during weekends.

• May not work more than 6 consecutive days.

• May not work over 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly.

Class RequirementsClass Requirements• Demonstrate respect for others in

the class.

• Complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Use equipment and learning materials respectfully.

• Be on time for class!

• End of class is not at the bell signal. I dismiss you; not the bell!

• Communicate with me any difficulties that could interfere with your success.

TIP You are the only one responsible

for making this year a positive

experience!

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Statistics Statistics

• 41% of successful business owners were cooperative education students.

• 27% of the top 10 colleges require a coop or internship program.

• 59% of all coop students go to a two- or four-year college/trade school.– 71`% of those 59% graduate

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• 31% of teachers in the US were involved in a coop program in high school.

– Mrs. Vavricka was a co-op student.

– Holds a bachelor and master degree in business and education.

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• 58% of business owners who are successful and who were coop students give back to their communities by participating in or sponsoring a coop program.

• Note: 57% of students entering a four-year college will graduate from that school.

Have a great Have a great year!!!year!!!