Los Angeles Vally College

Cooperative Education - Student + Employer + College

Now Enrolling For 8-Week Summer Session 2012

June 11 – August 3, 2012

Last day to enroll is June 13, 2012

Benefits to students

Transferable college units for work/intern experience
A structured program to improve and advance at work while building your resume
Career guidance in a realistic setting
Program Available Spring, Summer and Fall
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“Being in Cooperative Education is a one of a kind experience. The course helped me obtain, work through, and succeed in my summer internship. I have taken the course for three semesters and have learned something different and useful each time.” Carly Thompson, student

“Being in Cooperative Education is a one of a kind experience. The course helped me obtain, work through, and succeed in my summer internship. I have taken the course for three semesters and have learned something different and useful each time.” Carly Thompson, student

“Being in Cooperative Education is a one of a kind experience. The course helped me obtain, work through, and succeed in my summer internship. I have taken the course for three semesters and have learned something different and useful each time.” Carly Thompson, student

Benefits to employers

Employers establish a cooperative relationship with the college
Cooperative Education students are often more motivated, enthusiastic employees when they see their work is evaluated and translated into college units
Employers benefit when supervisor-employee communications and relationships are improved and clear goals / objectives / timelines are agreed upon
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"Coop Ed blends learning with hands-on work experience. This partnership is vital for students to successfully obtain work in their field. Our nonprofit had an eager, smart, and professional LAVC intern positively assisting the low-income/homeless population we serve. LAVC Coop Ed is a great partner!" Magarita Zepeda

“The LAVC Cooperative Education Program has been a great resource for our radio station’s internship program. We have had fantastic students as station interns. The program allows them to blend work and school learning. Many have been successful in landing a job within their chosen field.” Terri Dourian, Power 106 / Emmis Communications – LA

“By having LAVC collaborate with area employers we create a new definition of success for working students.” –Roger W. Sonsini, Jr., Director of Security, Retired Police Officer

Benefits to college+community

Cooperative Education helps students become more effective and productive workers
The economy benefits from an increased number of skilled workers with real world experience
Increases Faculty awareness of business and industry requirements

“My goal is for Cooperative Education to change the way students look at work. Every job or internship is an opportunity to gain new skills to serve others and advance on career pathways.” Douglas Marriott, LAVC Cooperative Education Director

“Cooperative Education helps our college bridge the gap between learning and transferable skills for our students to prosper.” –A. Susan Carleo, Ph.D., LAVC President

“Our goal at LAVC is to give students the opportunity to get high skill/high paying jobs. The Cooperative Education Program is a key step in this direction.” Laurie Nalepa, Dean Career Technical Education