2013-2014 Board of Education Proposed Budget Book

COOPERATIVE WORK EDUCATION – GRADES 11-12
MAJOR GOALS
• The major goal of the Cooperative Work Education program is to expose students to a variety of career choices and help students set goals for
post secondary careers and education.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
High School: Cooperative Work Education is an elective program for students in grades 11 and 12. Cooperative Work Education credits contribute to
meeting the technology graduation requirement for all students. The program provides students with a reality-based curriculum that focuses on
workplace readiness and post secondary education or training that enables students to successfully plan and achieve their career objectives. The program
combines academic knowledge and skills with on-the-job training. This combination provides an experience that requires students to develop resumes,
cover letters and interviewing skills as well as job searching skills. The curriculum is designed to assist students with the transition from school to work
by providing them with the knowledge required for becoming good citizens and productive employees.
BUDGET NOTES
The Cooperative Work Education budget includes funds to maintain the existing program.
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