Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
WO06 CTE Cooperative Education EDUC
| Course Code | WO06 |
| Course Title | CTE Cooperative Education EDUC |
| 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 | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster | Education (EDUC) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Jeanne Turner jeanne.turner@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Developed |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| 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. |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Education (EDUC) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Early Childhood Development and Services (EACH) - Career MajorTeaching/Training (TETR) - Career Major |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| 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 |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (25-3011)Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021)Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2022)Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011)Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2031)Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2058) |
