Work-Based Learning
Job-readiness workshops, basic safety, OSHA procedures, CPR, and structured work exposure coordinated with program faculty.
Spring 2027 Announcement
The application period for the Spring 2027 semester at Coop Tech is expected to begin on Monday, November 16, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Student Resources
Support that turns training into work
Many students take part in the Department of Education’s Work-Based Learning program, which provides job-readiness skills, OSHA and CPR training, and real-world work exposure.
What students can access
Paid internships
Upon faculty recommendation, students can be matched with partnership sites. Eligible students in paid internships receive minimum wage plus real work experience.
Union and apprenticeship pathways
Selected construction, electrical, plumbing, and welding students are recommended for pre-apprentice and union recruitment programs.
Counseling and enrollment support
Home-school counselors and Coop Tech staff help students balance academic programs with a half-day CTE schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Shared-instruction students remain enrolled at their home high school or Pathways to Graduation program and attend Coop Tech for a half-day shop session.
Internship placement is based on faculty recommendation, attendance, skill readiness, and available partnership sites. Students are encouraged to treat shop performance as part of their portfolio.
Work-Based Learning includes basic safety, OSHA procedures, and CPR so students can enter shops, kitchens, clinics, and job sites prepared.
Alerts, events, and calendar
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Spring 2027 Announcement
The application period for the Spring 2027 semester at Coop Tech is expected to begin on Monday, November 16, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
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Work-Based Learning Information Session
Learn how Coop Tech students gain OSHA, CPR, and paid internship experience through the DOE Work-Based Learning program.