Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
WO04 CTE Cooperative Education CONS
| Course Number | WO04 |
| Course Title | CTE Cooperative Education CONS |
| Course Description | Experience paid employment aligned with classroom instruction, creating a structured work-based learning experience. Devise a jointly agreed training plan involving the student, teacher, employer, and parent, which outlines specific learning outcomes aligned with the student's career objective. Synthesize classroom content, career goals, roles, and responsibilities through a written agreement between the school and employer. Experience real-world application of technical skills, durable employability skills, and related education in an authentic workforce environment. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of choice. |
| Cluster Grouping | Building and Moving |
| Career Cluster | Construction (CONS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Jeanne Turner jeanne.turner@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Developed |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2025 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150: 120 hours minimum on the job |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | To get academic credit, the aligned coursework and related paid employment must be completed in the same academic year, which may be concurrent or consecutive semesters. |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) HOSA - Future Health Professionals North Carolina FFA Association SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA) The National FFA Organization |
