Cooperative Education for Employers

Cooperative Education is a partnership between the ENSATS community and employers designed to provide students with practical employment experience in the workplace. Employers mentor students and help develop the range and diversity of skills expected in a workplace environment. Students receive credit for their CTAE program by participating in this work placement program. Students must meet and maintain eligibility requirements related to attendance, grades, conduct, and successful completion of OSHA 10-hour Certification, or students could be removed from their placement. While on the job, employers are expected to foster the growth and development of students. In many cases, this is the student’s foray into the workplace and technical and employability skills, such as communication, are developed on the job. Students and employers maintain and submit time sheets to track attendance, hours, and employer feedback.

Employer benefits

• Provides an efficient, cost effective method of recruiting employees
• Students are trained in basic safety and occupational skills
• Students are OSHA-10 certified and many have additional industry-specific certifications
• Enhances partnership between school and community

Employer responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of 30 hours each 5-day CTAE cycle
• Ensure assignments are related to students’ technical training
• Provide continuous supervision
• Must adhere to MA Child Labor Laws and comply with background check requirement (CORI)
• Provide proof of Workers Compensation Insurance