Cooperative Education
Bryan Boyd
Cooperative Education Program
Program Goals
The Cooperative Education Program at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (the Academy) provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world work experience in their chosen career field while still in high school. Students are placed with local employers where they apply classroom skills in a professional setting, preparing them for employment, apprenticeships, or post-secondary education.
Student Benefits
- Earn school credit while gaining work experience
- Opportunities for paid employment
- Build a resume and professional references
- Develop technical and soft skills (communication, teamwork, reliability)
- Explore career pathways before graduation
Employer Benefits
- Access to a motivated, trained student workforce
- Opportunity to mentor and evaluate future employees
- Strengthen partnerships with the Academy
- Help shape the next generation of skilled workers
Program Structure
- Students are placed with approved local employers
- Work schedules are coordinated with school requirements
- Regular monitoring and evaluation by Academy staff
- Students receive guidance from both employers and instructors
Community Partnerships
The Cooperative Education Program relies on strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide meaningful, career-related experiences for students.
Students & Parents
Contact your instructor or the Academy’s co-op coordinator to learn about eligibility and enrollment.
Employers
You can build a better community and change futures too! Become a cooperative Education Training site today!
If your business is able to:
- Enhance student experiences in the skilled trades
- Help build a strong, sustainable workforce
- Open doors to meaningful career opportunities
- Shape the next generation of skilled professionals
- Strengthen our community by developing a skilled, job-ready workforce
We want you on our team.
PARTNER WITH THE ACADEMY IN CREATING COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE TODAY!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bryan Boyd – Cooperative Education Coordinator