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Exclusively for seniors who have passed MCAS and are enrolled in a Level 3 CVTE program of study at RSTA.
As seniors, students who have completed technical competencies equivalent to at least one and one-half years of full time study in their technical area, and satisfy stringent academic and attendance standards, can apply for the privilege of participating in Cooperative Education. Students’ training continues in paid, school-time assignments with a local business and is monitored by qualified, on-site professionals, the Cooperative Education Instructor and their RSTA technical teacher.
Eligibility criteria for student enrollment in the RSTA Cooperative Education Program are as follows:
- Enrolled in a Level 3 CVTE program (the satisfactory completion of at least one and one-half years in a CVTE Program)
- Signed Cooperative Education Agreement by the enrolling student and his/her parent/guardian.
- Satisfactory completion of all appropriate safety instructions
- Signed recommendations from their Level 3 CVTE teacher/s
- Earned a grade of B or better in their current technical course
- Passed both Math and ELA MCAS tests
- Earned a grade of C or better in all current core academic courses
- (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, & Social Studies)
- No current Attendance Violation Failures (AVF’s) in any course
- Compliance with the attendance and tardiness policy in the CRLS Student Handbook
- OSHA certified
- Completed Cooperative Education Employment Permit
Businesses and employers in the Cambridge area who are interested in partnering with the Cambridge Public Schools as a Cooperative Education Employer, or who want to learn more about ways of supporting the development of Cambridge youth, are encouraged to contact the RSTA Coop Ed Office (see below) or to log onto the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce “Cambridge Challenge” Website (www.cambridgechallenge.org) for ideas and suggestions.
Additional information about Cooperative Education, including ways to get an Application for either students or employers, can be obtained by contacting the RSTA Cooperative Education office at 617-349-6884 or by contacting the RSTA Executive Director at 617-349-6766.
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