Co-op

What is a Co-op?

Cooperative (Co-op) Education is a paid Work-Based Learning experience consisting of in-school Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program instruction via CTE Program coursework combined with related on-the-job work experience in a connected business or industrial establishment. *All Co-op experiences should be coded accordingly in Infinite Campus and aligned to the student's TEDS-identified career program area (CTE pathway). 

Co-op Enrollment Requirements

To participate in Co-op, a student shall:

  • Be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

  • Have gained sufficient knowledge and skills for success.

  • Have completed the basic career and technical skill prerequisites required by the CTE Program (Concentrator Status).

  • Be enrolled in a pathway course within the same academic year or completed pathway by the conclusion of the student's junior year. 

Roles & Responsibilities Overview

*For more details on roles and responsibilities for participants enrolled in Co-op experiences, review the Kentucky Department of Education's Work-Based Learning Manual.