Cooperative Work Experience

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE (CWE)

44 REASONS TO USE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE....

* Relevant experience * Earn academic credit * Clarify career goals....Check out the other 41 reasons by calling CWE at 972.881.5781 or 972.881.5735

It's a win-win for student, employer and community!

CWE is an academic course that results in two to six credit hours in a 2-year degree or certificate program, available for both transfer and technical students. It may be an elective or a required course in the academic program, and it does transfer to a university as part of the 2-year core program.

Students must have CWE approval to enroll. Job search assistance is available or use your current job with approval.

Click button for CWE application and information card*.

Link to CWE and Career Service Seminars.* (All seminars are open to the Community)

Students...Enroll in a Career

Employers...Develop your own Employees

Co-op Eligibility:

Completed one semester at CCCC and currently enrolled.
Declared in a degree or certificate program.
GPA of 2.5 or better.
Completed up to 9 credit hours in the major field.
Concurrently enrolled in minimum of one three-hour credit course while in Co-op.

Course Requirements:

Work 320 total hours in 16 weeks (summer varies).
Prepare and execute 5 competencies based goals on the job.
Attend 16 hours of professional development seminars.
Submit 3-5 page Reflection Paper.

Benefits:

Profit from fresh ideas, eager learners.
Reduce hiring and training costs.
Increase employee retention.
Build effective employees, your way.
No fees/pre-screening to job qualifications.

Expectations:

Become a partner-in-training with faculty and students.
Guarantee 320 work hours in 16 weeks (summer varies).
Provider supervised training environment and cooperative supervisor.
Assist/support student goal setting and implementation.
Validate work hours and complete student performance review.
Join in 2 faculty site visits.

CWE employers have included:

WorldCom, Nortel, J.C. Penney, Marriott Hotels, Country Wide Home Loans, Dallas Semiconductor, Fossil Studios, Texas Instruments, and Holiday Inns.

CWE enrolls students every month and accepts employer request anytime!

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