Cooperative Education
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Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School
(717) 697-0354 Ext. 109
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Cooperative Education
The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School is designed to acquaint students with the world of work in their related programs and give them the work-based learning opportunities which cannot be duplicated in the classroom.
Students placed in the program enter at an entry-level position. The combination of job experience and a well-written training plan gives students opportunities for continual advancement in their chosen field.
Who’s eligible???
- All seniors are eligible with a recommendation from their program instructor
- Recommendations are based on skill, attitude, work ethic, and attendance
Guidelines for the Co-Op Program:
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The program instructor must recommend the student.
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The Cooperative Education Coordinator must interview the student.
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Each student under 18 years of age must obtain a transferable work permit.
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Training Agreement is explained to student and employer by the co-op coordinator.
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The employer and co-op coordinator will establish a Training Plan.
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All paperwork is signed by employer, student, parents/guardian and co-op coordinator.
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The employer will evaluate the student once a month.
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The student returns to Cumberland Perry AVTS for two monthly meetings.
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The co-op coordinator visits the training site once a month.
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Student cooperative education programs end on the date of graduation. Employers are encouraged to offer permanent employment.
Benefits of Cooperative Education
For the employer:
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A cost effective method of evaluating the potential of future employees
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An opportunity to bring the latest technical skills and techniques into the organization
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A year-round supply of well-trained, highly motivated students who want to learn
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Relief for permanent professionals during peak work periods
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Develop a work force of young people who have employment skills
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No recruitment costs, higher employee retention, and reduced training costs
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Community recognition for being a partner in education
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Develops good relationships between business and young people and their parents
For the student:
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Explore potential career interests
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Develop professional work habits and improve human relations skills
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Gain practical, on-the-job, career-related experience before graduation
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Improve the chances of permanent employment
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Defray the costs of education
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Make more effective educational and career choices
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Develop maturity and self confidence
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Earn a wage in their desired occupation
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Land that "first job" in the occupation desired as a career
Cumberland Perry AVTS has 22 seniors currently enrolled in the Cooperative Education Program, while 61 took advantage of the program during the 2015-16 school year.
Thank You to Our Co-Op Partners!
A.C. Rimmer, Inc. | Ace Fix-It Hardware of Dillsburg | AGI Fundraising |
Alert Pharmacy Services, Inc. | Amber Jewel Glam Studio Salon | The Ames Companies, Inc. |
Anteil, Inc. | Appalachian Harley Davidson | ARCS Heating & Cooling, LLC |
Art Communication Systems, Inc. | Artistic Image | Atlas Automotive Specialists |
BBEC | B & B Custom Trim, Inc. | Barrick & Stewart |
B.C. Freeman Mechanical & Electrical, Inc. | Bella Donnas Hair Studio | Beshore & Koller, Inc. |
Best Auto Sales and Service | Black Landscape Contracting | Blain Tire and Auto, Inc. |
Blue Mountain Car Care | Blue Mountain Blooms | BMS Performance and Truck Repair |
Brenner Chrysler Jeep | Brenner Collision | Brenner Nissan |
Bruner's Service Center | Bur-Lane, Inc. | Capital Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
Carlisle Carrier Corporation | Carlisle Petroleum, Inc. | Cauffman Construction |
Central Penn Plumbing Services, Inc. | Ceva Logistics | Cheran, Inc. |
C.K. Jones | Cleveland Brothers-HY-Mac | Colonial Builders & Developers, LLC |
Cornerstone Custom Builders, Inc. | Country Market Butcher | Crickside Barns |
Cropf Brothers, Inc. | CRST Lincoln Sales, Inc. | Cumberland Electronics |
Cumberland Supply & Building Co. | Cumberland Truck Equipment Co. | Cumberland Valley Corporation |
Cumberland Valley Motors | Cummins Power Systems | DaFlure |
Daydream Salon & Spa | DeRielle Cosmetology Academy | Done Right Autoworks |
Down East Fabrication | Du Mor, Inc. | Eagle Intermodal Services |
ECI Construction | Edwin L. Heim Company | Elite Athletic Performance & Aquatic Center |
Excel | Expressions by Tanya | Faulkner Subaru |
Fine Line Autobody | Fisher's Repair | Five Star International |
Fleet Repair Solutions | Flight Systems, Inc. | Fogle Masonry, Inc. |
Freeland Tool & Machine | Freightliner of Harrisburg | Freysinger Auto of Perry County |
G.A. Blumenschein & Sons | G.A. Farlling's Garage | Galbraith Pre-Design |
GCD Construction | Gettys Mechanical Contracting | Giant Food Stores |
The Goddard School of Enola | Godshells' Custom Machining | Groff Tractor & Equipment |
GVM, Inc. | H.B. McClure | Hair Cottage |
Hair Cuttery | Henchcraft Racing Products, Inc. | Hershocks, Inc. |
Hilton Harrisburg | Holiday Hair (Dillsburg, Newport, Mechanicsburg) | The Home Depot |
Hoover Bros. | Hot Frog Print Media | Howell's Hot Spotts |
Hyper Racing | Integra Print & Image | James E. Swenson, Inc. |
Jiffy Lube | Jim Shenk's Autobody | JMF Underground |
J.W. Smith Autobody | John's Mobile Repair | John W. Gleim Jr., Inc. |
Jones Plumbing, Inc. | JST Corporation | K & C Communications |
Keen Transport | Kenworth of PA | Kevin Quirk Custom Graphics |
KeyMed Partners | Keystone Oil Products | Kinsley Land Sculpting, Inc. |
Kope and Sons | Krehling Industries, Inc. | Kiddie Academy of Silver Springs |
Lawrence Chevrolet | Leer Electric, Inc. | Lehman Construction Services, Inc. |
Lehman Volvo | Legacy Truck Center, Inc. | Liberator Performance, Inc. |
Line X of Cumberland County | Lobar Associates, Inc. | The Market Place |
Market Street Restaurant & Deli | Marstellar Oil & Concrete | Master Solutions, Inc. |
Mauell Group | Meineke Car Care | Melhorn Builder, Inc. |
Midas | Middlesex Police Department | Middle Spring Motors |
Mirage Hair Design & Spa | More than Tires | Munchkin Meadow |
Mr. Rehab | Napoli Professional Landscaping | Naval Inventory Control Point |
Newberry Township Police Department | N-Hance Wood Renewal | Nicole Neichels Salon, LLC |
Noble Auto Care Center | Office Depot | Old Dominion Freight Lines |
Oven Industries | PA Army National Guard | Park Hurst Dining |
Parvin Paving | PC Parts, Inc. | PennDOT (Cumberland Co. Office) |
Pennsy Supply, Inc. | Penske Truck Leasing | Penske Truck Leasing (Carlisle) |
Perry County Generations | Plasterer Equipment Co., Inc. | Power Component Systems |
Pyramid Construction Services | Pyrotek, Inc. | R&W Equipment |
React | Regesters Heating & A/C, LLC | Remco, Inc. |
Riley Welding & Fabricating | Ritner Steel, Inc. | Robert H. Feaser Co., Inc. |
Rohrer Bus Service | R.T. Carey Trucking | Ryder |
Salon 4800 | Schneider National Carriers | Secco, Inc. |
Service Tire Truck Centers | Sheet Metal Specialist | Shumakers Service, Inc. |
Smith's Farm Equipment | Smith's Garage | The Spalon |
Spirit Day Spa | Staub Automotive | Stephenson Equipment, Inc. |
Stewart-Amos Steel, Inc. | Sutliff Cadillac | Sutliff Chevrolet |
Tank Truck Outfitters | Techtrol Cyclonetics, Inc. | Tiday Homes, LLC |
TNT Tractor N Trailer, Inc. | Tooling Dynamics, LLC | Trademark Classics |
Tradesman Drywall | Tranquility | Trends Hair Salon |
Tuckey Mechanical Services | UCF Machine Shop | Unisource Worldwide |
USA Spares | Valley Ag & Turf | Valley Green Repair Services |
Veritiv Corporation |