The Cooperative Education Program is
an academic program which integrates
classroom study with practical experience in
business, education, industry, public and community agency work situations.
Through this experience, students are given
the opportunity to practice in a work
environment the theories and principles
related to their major course of study. The
work experience constitutes a regular and
essential element in the educational process
by allowing students to apply their studies in
a real work environment. The Cooperative
Education work experience occurs concurrently
with academic studies, may be paid or
unpaid, and awards academic credit. A
maximum of six credit hours may be earned
through the Cooperative Education
program. One credit hour equals 160 hours
of work experience per semester. Credit is
awarded based on evaluations and assignments
from the students’ supervisor at work,
faculty advisor, and the Cooperative
Education Director. For many MCC
students, Cooperative Education provides an
extra means of financial support. All
curriculums except Nursing, Cosmetology,
and Medical Assisting may participate in
Cooperative Education.
Employers must agree to assist with
evaluations with their individual students’
progress.
Eligibility
Students are accepted from various
programs of study at MCC and may
participate in the Cooperative Education
program provided they meet and satisfy the
following general criteria:
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Be enrolled in a MCC curriculum or
degree in which Cooperative Education
is allowed;
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Have a minimum 2.0 GPA;
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Be recommended by the student’s
faculty advisor;
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Be approved by the Cooperative
Education Office;
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Have successfully completed at least
nine semester hours of college-level
work in their major area of study,
including any specific courses required
by the program;
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Have completed all required developmental
courses.
Currently Employed Students
Students may qualify to receive
Cooperative Education academic credit if
they are already employed and meet the
following general criteria:
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Students must be acquiring significant
new skills or knowledge related to their
academic field of study, and/or
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Students must be developing recentlylearned
skills or applying recentlylearned
knowledge related to their
academic fields of study and/or
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Students must receive increased levels
of responsibility related to their
academic field of study.
For more information on how to
participate as a Cooperative Education
student or employer, contact the Cooperative
Education Office, Montgomery Student
Center, and 704.878.4262/4263.
Student Job Placement Services
Mitchell Community College offers job
placement service to students for part-time
or full-time employment. The services of the
Job Placement Office are available to current
and graduating students, alumni, and
prospective employers. Graduating students
are given counseling and assistance in
preparing for job placement. Information
pertaining to job opportunities is provided,
along with assistance in gathering and
presenting information to prospective
employers. Further information may be
obtained from the Job Placement Office.
The following services/activities are
provided by Mitchell Community College’s
Job Placement Services.
Job Openings
An up-to-date list of full-and part-time
job vacancies is maintained.
Job Readiness Training
Students are taught how to develop a
job search plan, complete resumes and
conduct successful job interviews.
For more information on the Student
Job Placement services, please contact or
visit the Student Job Placement/Cooperative
Education office, Montgomery Student
Center, 704.878.4263/4262. |
