Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is Co-operative Education?
2. Can you enroll without the work hours requirement?
3. My child is going to college. How will a work program benefit him/her?

What is Co-operative Education?

Co-op Education is a 15 credit work/study program.  It combines classroom 
instruction in employability skills with a supervised work experience.  
Students are required to log 540 hours during the year in an approved job to 
receive credit.

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Can you enroll without the work hours requirement?

Yes.  There is a 5 credit "modified" program called Career Orientation which 
affords a student the opportunity to take the employability skills class 
without the work component.

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My child is going to college. How will a work program benefit him/her?

Students work in positions which follow their long-term career goals.  It is 
important to have relevant experience in whatever vocation one may persue, 
regardless of post-secondary endeavors.  The ratio of students continuing 
onto college from the work study program does not statistically differ from 
the general population of SPFHS (90%+).

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