Cooperative Education Program Application 2027-2028

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To be considered for one of our Work Based Learning opportunities as a senior, you are required to submit this completed application.

Towards the end of this application, candidates must provide the names of the following staff who are recommending them for the program:

✳ two teachers and their school counselor

All applications will be forwarded to Mr. Demond Cowins, Cooperative Education Coordinator for WOHS, for review and student interview.

Once you have been accepted into the Work Based Learning Program, you will need to meet with your school counselor to discuss work-release scheduling for the upcoming school year. In addition, please note, we will assist you in gaining employment. If you currently have a job and would like to remain in that position for this experience, share this information with us during your interview.

Email *

Record my email address with my response

Select the Work-Based Learning program that best works for you.

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I am a senior who can fulfill my course requirements by taking 4 classes in the morning, one which must be Career Education A and Career Education B, so I may work during the second half of the day.

I am a senior who is eligible to participate in the West Orange High School Career and Technical Education Cooperative Business Education program. This program is offered to seniors who have taken courses in any of our state approved Career and Technical Education programs. Students should refer to the Curriculum Bulletin to ENSURE they have taken the required courses to be considered for the CTE Cooperative Business Education program.

There will be 2 MANDATORY lunch meetings which all students in the program must attend in Spring of 2027. The dates will be announced soon.

Please sign your first and last name below to acknowledge you will be in attendance at all 4 mandatory meetings.

By typing your name you are committing to attendance to the 2 mandatory after school and 2 mandatory lunch meetings.

Student's First and Last Name *

Street Address
*

Cell Phone Number
*

Student's Email Address *

Parent/Guardian's First and Last Name *

Parent/Guardian's Email Address *

CIP Program Selection

Current GPA

Express to the thousandth, ex. 3.187 or 3.409

Are you presently employed? *

YES

Name of your employer
*

Street Address of your employer
*

Employer's City *

Employer's Zip Code *

Is your employer willing to take part in the CTE Cooperative Education Program or the Career Education Work-Based Learning Experience as described above?

This means your employer must be willing to employ you for 20 hours a week.

YES

UNSURE

Have your employer sign the Employer Agreement if you intend to do your Work-Based Employment with a current employer. After you get the appropriate signatures, return the form to Mr. Demond Cowins (Room 2104 or his mailbox). Untitled Title

Required Writing Sample

Student must respond to the prompt below. Responses to the question should be between 250-500 words each.

Why are you interested in participating in a work-study program and explain how completing this program will benefit your future career endeavors? *

Counselor Name *

Teacher 1's First and Last Name for a Recommendation

Please spell teacher's name correctly.

Teacher 2's First and Last Name for a Recommendation

Please spell teacher's name correctly.

Make your own copy of the Teacher & Guidance Counselor Endorsement page. This is also the page where your PARENT / GUARDIAN must sign to give their permission for you to participate in this program. The link below will generate your own copy of the document. Print it out, get the signatures and turn it in to Mr. Demond Cowins (Room 2104 or his mailbox)
Make your own copy of the Parent / Teacher & Guidance Counselor Signature Page

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