Cooperative Education

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:

  • Be enrolled in a MCC curriculum or degree in which Cooperative Education is allowed;
  • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA;
  • Be recommended by the student's faculty advisor;
  • Be approved by the Cooperative Education Office;
  • 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;
  • 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:

  • Students must be acquiring significant new skills or knowledge related to their academic field of study, and/or
  • Students must be developing recently learned skills or applying recently learned knowledge related to their academic fields of study and/or
  • 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) 878-4263 or (704) 878-4262.

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 or (704) 878-4262.