2. Muscle Shoals CFT Cooperative Education Mrs. Stonecipher, Coordinator/Teacher 2011-2012

3. Meet the Career Tech Educators

4. How Does Co-Op Work?  First, fill out application to Co-Op  Then, interview with Mrs. Stonecipher  Once approved eligible, then admitted to Co-Op  Student Seeks or Continues Employment  Attend classes 1 st – 3 rd everyday; 4 th – Seminar Weekly  Work 15-20 hours/week the entire semester  Earn at least $7.25/hour  Work A MINIMUM 270 Hours  Evaluated by Employer & Coordinator (Mrs. Stonecipher)  Participate in a CTSO  Monthly visits by Coordinator (Mrs. Stonecipher)

5. Student Must Meet 1 of 2 Options Below:  Option 1: (Advanced Cooperative Education) Student is of concentrator status (2 credits in sequenced Career Tech Classes) with a job related to those classes.  OR  Option 2: (Structured Work Study) Student has had 1 Career Tech class where Career Pathway and Job Placement must match.

6. After Meeting an Option- Students Must Have:  “Suitable” placement with an employer related to Career Goals of the CT Course(s) enrolled  Passed all areas of AL Exit Exam or meet specific criteria set by MSCFT  Good Attendance Record (Current and Previous Semester)  Positive Recommendation from 3 teachers  Meet requirements for Senior status (EXCEPTIONS determined by Co-Op Coordinator, Mrs. Stonecipher)  Approval from Principal, Employer, Coordinator, and Parent  Reliable Transportation (MSCFT is not responsible for this)  Completed or Enrolled in Workforce Essentials (AOD Students)  Passing grades in ALL core subjects

7. Alabama Occupational Diploma  Co-Op requirements for students receiving an AOD are NO DIFFERENT than from students seeking other types of diplomas  Referred to Coordinator at least 1 year prior to taking Workforce Essentials  Job Coach is available to provide on the job training with students but NOT responsible for job placement or transportation for students.

8. DECA  Academically Prepared  Community Oriented  Professionally Responsible  Experienced Leaders  See Mrs. Stonecipher, Advisor, for more information

9. About Mrs. Stonecipher… Education: 2002, Deshler High School 2004, Northwest Shoals Community College, Associates, Legal Office Administration 2007, UNA, B.S., Business/Marketing Education 2010, UNA, Cooperative Education Certification Current, UNA, Master’s, Business/Marketing Education Work Experience: 2000-01, Dr. Gardiner’s Office, Clerk 2002-07, Local Law Firm, Legal Assistant 2007, Colbert Heights High, Intern 2007-2010, Substitute Teacher 2010, Sheffield Jr. High Long-Term Leave 2010-2011, Calvary Learning Center, Director 2010-Present, MSCFT, Co-Op Coordinator/Teacher

10. How to Contact Mrs. Stonecipher:  Muscle Shoals Center for Technology 3200 S. Wilson Dam Hwy. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661  Classroom: (256) 389-2660 Ext. 1630  E-mail: tstonecipher@mscs.k12.al.us

11. TMC Tour (Fall 2010)

12. TMC Interviews Co-Op Students

13. Total Maintenance Center Partners with MSCFT Cort Mansell (Pictured Left) is a Co-Op Student with TMC!

14. Long Lewis Partners with MSCFT Julianna Burton: (Pictured Above) Accounting Clerk

15. Thank You Co-Op Employers!

16. Will YOU be the next success story?

17. Make the Right Choice!

18. Co-Op 2011-2012