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...and also learn professionalism, a valuable trade, life experience and much more.

How do I Qualify?


To participate in Co-op, you must first receive approval from your parents/ guardians, your vocational instructor, and the Vocational Director. Such approval indicates that you have met all criteria, are in good academic and vocational standing, and have a record of good attendance and good conduct.

The Vocational Office agrees to select candidates based on the student’s abilities and the Cooperative Education employer’s needs. Each student is assigned an on-the-job supervisor who provides supervision and instruction during employment, as well as a periodic evaluation that is used to determine the student’s technical grade. The student’s progress is monitored on a regular basis and any and all employer concerns will be addressed by CCT.

As a senior or third-trimester junior approved for the Cooperative Education Program, you become ambassadors for CCT in local industries and businesses. You have the unique opportunity to gain valuable job experience by working in local businesses during your scheduled shop weeks. As a junior, you are eligible to work your third trimester through the summer into your senior year.

Student Handbook

Review the requirements set forth in our
Student Handbook prior to any job interview or job application submission.

Eligibility Form

The eligibility form can be completed here. The COOP Office will advise the student    of their status once it has been verified.

Job Interview

If a job interview is offered to a student, they must notify their instructor and the Coop Office as to when it is scheduled to occur.

Online Application

Once the student has been offered a job, the student will be granted access to the final online application which must be completed. A hard copy will be printed for the parents, students, and shop instructor to sign.

Fequently Asked Questions

  • Q: When can I go out on Coop?
  • A: After the first trimester of your Junior year, and any time thereafter. You must have been in your current shop for at least 1.5 years.
  • Q: Do grades matter?
  • A: Absolutely. After the first trimester of your Junior year, if you apply for Coop our director will analyze your previous (2) report cards (last trimester 10th grade, and first trimester 11th grade) to determine eligibility. Students must have an average of a "B" or higher in Shop and Shop Theory, and a "C" or higher in other academic classes. You also must maintain these grade levels while employed on Coop.
  • Q: Does the Coop office find me the job?
  • A: No, but we will do everything we can to assist you in the process. Procuring employment is part of your technical training, and you are responsible for finding possible positions. A good place to start would be with your shop teacher, and go from there. Occasionally employers will refer open positions to our Coop office, and the Director will forward those openings to the proper shops.
  • Q: When do I work as a Coop student?
  • A:  Basically whenever your shop cycle is scheduled at CCT. You must work at least 30 hours during a given week (the same length of time as you would at school), but you can work more if agreed upon with your employer. It is the student's responsibility to coordinate work schedules and communicate ahead of time with the employer. Sorry, but you have to be back in school for all of your academic week scheduling!
  • Q: Since I am not at school in shop while on Coop, how do I get graded?
  • A: Your employer will serve as your "teacher" in this regard, and will be asked to fill out a daily grade sheet using an established rubric. It is the student's responsibility to return all completed assessment sheets in a timely manner to the Coop office for processing internally at CCT.
  • Q: How much will I get paid as a Coop student?
  • A: Well, that all depends on the employer and the situation you have designed. All employers must meet minimum wage requirements, but they are free to offer more based on market conditions. If you are serving as an Intern, there are no monetary payments to students. However, we recommend internships as a way to gain valuable exposure in your field, and enhance your resume and network resources.
  • Q: What does the employer have to do?
  • A:  All employers must submit our CCT CORI form, and also complete all necessary Coop documents in our handbook. They need to show proof of liability insurance coverage and Worker's Compensation, as well.
  • Q: Where can I get more information?
  • A: Call our Coop Office at 508-432-4500, ext 3135, or email our Director, Paul Smith, at "pfsmith@capetech.us". Please also be sure to check out our "Resources" section of this website, as there are several publications and forms that we commonly use. Check them out!  





We also hold a Parent Night for each grade to fully communicate and further support our programs with students. Please see the parent newsletter for more information on dates and times.

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