Work Based Learning Eligibility

Criteria for Immediate Eligibility

  • Students who have completed a secondary Career and Technical program and/or participated in co-op.
  • Students who return to the educational system from the workplace.
    Criteria for Enrollment and Participation

To be eligible for participation in the Work-Based Learning/Co-op program, students must:

  • Be enrolled in a technical or academic program at JCJC.
  • Have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) and recommendation from an advisor.
  • Submit an application and a resume.
  • Have completed 12 semester hours.
  • Be in good standing with the college.

To remain in the program, a student must:

  • Remain in good standing with the college.
  • Maintain his/her academic performance.
  • Meet any job-related requirements set by participating employers.
  • Meet attendance requirements set by the school and the job attendance set by the employer.
  • Attain the required skill competencies at an acceptable level as outlined in Education/Training Agreement.
  • Meet with the Work-Based Learning/Co-op Coordinator periodically in order to maintain a folder of activities for the semester.
  • Meet with the advisor and the Work-Based Learning/Co-op Coordinator every grading period to review progress.
    Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the work site and their own insurance coverage while in transit.