Cooperative Education Program

The Co-op Program is a voluntary, independent educational program available to all students in all academic areas. Work experience is gained with an employer who offers outstanding opportunities for learning relative to students academic discipline. The program provides careful supervision with timely evaluation of student performance, attitude, and ability. The goal is to help students grow and improve their capabilities and to prepare them to be successful in the workplace.

How can co-op benefit your organization?

• Reduction in cost of recruitment and training personnel

• Selection and education of quality students who could become permanent employees

• Observation and evaluation of students' on-the-job performance before the possibility of offering permanent employment

• Elimination and/or reduction of time needed to train new graduates

• Retention rate is higher among co-op students who become permanent employees

To become a co-op employer, register for a FREE Experience eRecruiting account, complete the Co-op Employer Information (PDF) form and fax to (931) 372-6154,
e-mail Don Foster or call (931) 372-3296.