COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Landing a good job often requires more than a solid academic record or degree. Work experience can positively influence an employer's hiring decision.

How do you get valuable experience? The obvious answer is to combine education and work experience. That's just what the Cooperative Education program at Midlands Technical College does. Cooperative Education is an integration of academic study and paid, career-related work experience. It allows you the opportunity to test career choices, gain valuable work experience in your field of interest and earn money while pursuing your college degree. Cooperative Education positions often lead to permanent placements.

How does cooperative education work? Approved jobs are made available by local businesses. Students who meet eligibility requirements apply and compete for these jobs. A job supervisor and an academic co-op advisor will evaluate your progress and college credit will be awarded for the learning that occurs.

What types of opportunities exist? The following majors are currently sponsoring cooperative education experiences:

How do you qualify? Students must be approved for a co-op position by their academic department, sign a co-op agreement and complete an orientation workshop. In addition, students must have completed at least 12 semester hours of curriculum credit at Midlands Technical College and have at least a 2.0 G.P.A. Each program carries specific course requirements.

Required forms and information

For more information about Cooperative Education, call (803) 790-7558.