Guest Editorial:

  What's co-op?

     Cooperative Education is a work-based learning program which is considered to be a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development.  What does this mean to you, the student?  Enrolling in Co-op enables you to earn money and learn-on-the-job while receiving college credit toward graduation at VVC.  It has the uniqueness of turning community business, industry and public agencies into an expanded education training laboratory.  Co-op type programs are known by many names.  They are sometimes referred to as intern, capstone, cornerstone, work experience or experiential learning programs.  VVC offers co-op in 1 through 8 units in the fall and spring semesters, and for 3 - 4 units this summer during the 8-week term. Students who do not have a current work/training site can contact our office for assistance with placement. For more information, visit the Cooperative Education office located in the Academic Commons, or call us at 245-4271, extension 2281. 

VVC offers Co-op in the following areas:

Administration of Justice                                               
Agriculture                                                                     
Allied Health                                                                 
Art                                                                                   
Automotive                                                                     
Biology                                                                           
Business Administration                                                 
Business Education Technology                                     
Business Escrow                                                             
Chemistry
Child Development

Computer Information Systems                                     
Computer Integrated Design and   
    Graphics                   
Construction Technology                                               
Education
Electronics
English
Fire Technology
General Work Experience
Journalism
Mathematics

Music
Nursing
Photography
Physical Science
Physics
Psychology
Respiratory Therapy
Restaurant Management
Sociology
Welding

     
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