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Cooperative Education
 
Cooperative Education, or "Co-op", is an academic program that combines classroom studies with on-the-job, career-related work experience. By participating in Co-op, a student can:

  • Earn college credit toward graduation
  • Gain work experience in their field of study
  • Clarify career goals before graduation
  • Sharpen skills
  • Develop professional work habits
  • Build self-confidence
  • Earn money to help defray college expenses
  • Make connections for permanent employment

To participate, a VGCC student must be enrolled in a Co-op approved program, have been enrolled at least one term (12 semester hours), maintain a 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in at least one other curriculum course other than Co-op, and have not fulfilled the major elective requirements.

Co-op Eligible Programs:
  • Accounting
  • Bioprocess Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Business Administration/E-Commerce
  • Business Administration/Operations Management
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Criminal Justice Technology
  • Culinary Technology
  • Electronic Engineering Technology
  • Information Systems Security
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Networking Technology
  • Office Systems Technology
  • Office Systems Technology/Legal
  • Recreation and Leisure
  • Web Technologies

For more information: Linda Fletcher-Director of Career Services
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