Muscle Shoals CFTCooperative EducationMrs. Stonecipher, Coordinator/Teacher

2011-2012

Meet the Career Tech Educators

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 1st – 3rd everyday; 4th – 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)

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.

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

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.

DECA Academically Prepared

Community Oriented

Professionally Responsible

Experienced Leaders

See Mrs. Stonecipher, Advisor, for more information

About Mrs. Stonecipher…

Education:

2002, Deshler High School2004, Northwest Shoals Community College, Associates, Legal Office Administration2007, UNA, B.S., Business/Marketing Education2010, UNA, Cooperative Education CertificationCurrent, UNA, Master’s, Business/Marketing Education

Work Experience:

2000-01, Dr. Gardiner’s Office, Clerk2002-07, Local Law Firm, Legal Assistant2007, Colbert Heights High, Intern2007-2010, Substitute Teacher2010, Sheffield Jr. High Long-Term Leave 2010-2011, Calvary Learning Center, Director2010-Present, MSCFT, Co-Op Coordinator/Teacher

How to Contact Mrs. Stonecipher:

Muscle Shoals Center for Technology3200 S. Wilson Dam Hwy.Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Classroom: (256) 389-2660 Ext. 1630

E-mail: tstonecipher@mscs.k12.al.us

TMC Tour (Fall 2010)

TMC Interviews Co-Op Students

Total Maintenance Center Partners with MSCFT

Cort Mansell (Pictured Left) is a Co-Op Student with TMC!

Long Lewis Partners with MSCFT

Julianna Burton: (Pictured Above) Accounting Clerk

Thank You Co-Op Employers!

Will YOU be the next success story?

Make the Right Choice!

Co-Op 2011-2012