Fayetteville Technical Community College

Must complete a Co-op Application

1. Must be approved and registered by the Co-op Coordinator*
2. Must be officially enrolled in a program that offers the Co-op option. See Program Offerings
3. Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in "major" or "core" curriculum courses
4. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
5. Must possess the basic skills required by the employer

The Co-op mission is to provide an educational opportunity for students to apply classroom learning in a

(paid or non-paid) viable, supervised, curriculum related workplace (thus earn direct work experience)

while concurrently earning college credit.  In lieu of a traditional classroom, it will actually be the work site.

Objectives of the Co-op Office are:

• Provide students supervised work experience in a curriculum-related field with area businesses,industries, and public agencies.
• Support career development for students.
• Coordinate network with employers and prospective employers about the Co-op program andsupport economic development.
• Create and maintain accurate, detailed Co-op records in adherence to the North CarolinaCommunity College System policies and procedures.

Benefits of the Co-op Program

• Earn academic/college credit while learning in a realistic situation.
• Helps in career decision-making by "test driving" the career
• Relates theory to practice
• Acquires valuable "real world" job experience
• In some cases, provides a means of financial assistance
• Develops a sense of responsibility
• Provides networking opportunities
• Establishes relationships with mentors
• Introduces the field's culture and appropriate etiquette

EDUCATION + WORK EXPERIENCE = SUCCESS

*NOTE: To ensure State of North Carolina requirements are met, only the Co-op Coordinator can register students for Co-op.