The Student Employment Center offers a variety of services to students and graduates. The Center is located in the "A" Building in the Student Development area. Services include Cooperative Education, assistance with job search, resume preparation, job development, job referral, career assessment, and counseling. Job Information Service terminals and Internet are available, providing easy access to local, national, and international job listings.

Students who are not completely sure that they are on the right track to the best career should visit the Career Resource Library in the Center. This area provides students with up-to-date information concerning a wide variety of career fields. Students can find printed materials, computerized data, videotapes, cassette tapes, and access to career information on the Internet.

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For more information on Job Seeking/Career Exploration,
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Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education (Co-op) is designed to give students enrolled in many programs within the college an opportunity to work in their fields of study while completing their degrees. This combination of classroom instruction with practical/related work experience provides numerous benefits to participating students.

Co-op students work from one to four semesters in part-time or full-time jobs with employers selected and/or approved by the college. Academic credit is given for the learning gained during the work period. Students are contacted periodically by a faculty coordinator and receive on-the-job supervision by the employers.

Admission to the Cooperative Education Program is based on scholarship and interest, not financial need. Employers select the students and determine salaries to be offered; therefore, the college does not guarantee employment for all who are eligible.

Eligibility. Students who are enrolled in programs offering Co-op for academic credit are eligible to participate if they meet the following conditions:

Application Procedure. Interested students should obtain an application from the Co-op Office (located in the A-Building), and schedule an interview with the director or job developer. Students are selected on the basis of information obtained from their application forms, college transcripts, and an interview regarding career goals. After students have been accepted into the program, the director, job developer, or faculty coordinator will be responsible for locating and/or approving appropriate work assignments. Students already employed in curriculum-related jobs may be eligible to receive Co-op credit.

Academic Credit. Co-op students may earn from one to eight hours of Cooperative Education credit toward completion of diploma or degree requirements in approved curriculums.

Registration. Students who are approved for Co-op must register in the Co-op Office before going on their assignments.
Students interested in Cooperative Education are invited to contact the Student Employment Center. Information is also available through faculty advisors.

Note: Co-op options are listed under each participating curriculum program of study.