School to Work Program (Co-op)

School to work/cooperative education programs permit the eligible students to be released from school to work for an approved employer in their specific trade area. The student will report to the training site (jobsite) and perform job duties to understand the daily operations along with the challenges of their chosen career path. The student/employee always represents UBCTS and is expected to demonstrate professional qualities of responsibility, dependability, ethical behavior, and maturity while performing assigned trade specific tasks assigned by the employer. The purpose of the school to work/cooperative education program is to provide students with competencies developed through supervised, on-the-job training related to their occupational goal under the guidance of a certified coordinator. 

School to work education connects: 

Employers  - who help structure curriculum, mentor students, supervise the development of daily technical/professional/safety skills, and encourage further training. 

Teachers  - who provide program instruction/assessment, career guidance, and professional development. 

Students  - receive valuable on-the-job training, navigate through career decisions, and meet program obligations. 

Parents/Guardians  - support and encourage students while watching growth and development in the student’s trade areas both professionally and personally. 

Coordinators  - guide the students, employers, and parents through the school to work process, abide by all state and federal regulations, create the training plans and agreements in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and monitor the students through the school to work journey. 

 

Several Avenues:  

Shadowing Experience :  1 to 3 day unpaid, jobsite shadowing experience designed to meet and observe approved technical and professional employees and business owners in the student’s chosen field. Paperwork and signed permission slip prior to shadowing required. Written report after shadowing experience required. 

Internship : Either a paid or unpaid work-based experience for a specific length of time, under UBCTS agreement, with an approved employer. Students progress is monitored by mentors and UBCTS coordinators on a monthly basis. In person meeting with guardian, student, employer, and coordinator required prior to starting. Paperwork prior to shadowing and after shadowing required.

Cooperative Capstone Education : Paid program related placements for a specific length of time, under UBCTS agreement, with an approved employer.  These on-the-job training experiences are considered an extension of the classroom.    Students progress is monitored by mentors and UBCTS coordinators on a monthly basis. Paperwork prior to starting a job required. In person meeting with guardian, student, employer, and coordinator required prior to starting.  Monthly submission of assignments required to remain in the program. 

 

Requirements : 

• Students must complete all necessary paperwork prior to starting

• Students must use CTE 360 and complete assignments monthly

• Students must report to school on assigned days and days in which there is not work

• Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the training sites

• Students are responsible to complete tech teacher’s assignments, activities and NOCTI preparation

• Students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the UBCTS Handbook or can be removed from the program

• Students must communicate any absences or issues with school or work to coordinators immediately

• Student attendance, discipline, and grades are important pieces to remain in the Cooperative Education program

• Arrive early and be prepared to work at work!

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