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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
CAREER
& TECHNICAL EDUCATION:
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION WORK-BASED LEARNING
(Updated 12/5/07)
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OVERVIEW
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Cooperative education fosters the theory of experiential learning. Cooperative education programs establish and maintain strong collaborations (partnerships, associations) between secondary education and key members of industry. In Vermont, cooperative education is composed of four work-based learning categories: job shadow, career work experience, cooperative technical education and student apprenticeship.
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LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 12/5/07)
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Work-based Learning Descriptions
Cooperative education in Vermont is composed of four work-based learning categories:
- Job Shadow: Student observes for a brief period, the processes of a particular business
- Career Work Experience: Student explores aspects of careers related to program or internet
- Cooperative Technical Education: Student becomes a paid employee at a business while learning the practical theories that relates to his/her program of study
- Student Apprenticeship: Student participates in a skill-based education program that coordinates and integrates classroom instruction with a structured, work-based learning experience
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Student Apprenticeship Program Brochure
View definitions, a summary of program components and guidelines. |
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Cooperative Education Coordinators Contact List for 2007-2008 (Added 12/5/07)
View a list of names, technical center addresses and phones numbers |
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Cooperative Education Resource List
View links and descriptions of Web sites that may be useful for developing successful cooperative education experiences. NOTE: This document contains live links indicated by blue, underlined text. |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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For questions or additional information,
contact Ebony Sikat at (802) 828-5132 or ebony.sikat@state.vt.us. |
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