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Cooperative Work Experience: Student Information
Students in the Mechanical Technology Department at Broome Community College
can obtain valuable work experience directly related to their field of
study by registering for MET298 Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op). Co-op
students work paid, part-time jobs in local industries while attending
BCC. Work terms coincide with the school semester. Based on the student's
credit load, the recommended number of hours a student can work per week
varies from 10 to 20.
Requirements for becoming a Co-op student.
To be eligible, students must be registered full-time in the Mechanical
Engineering Technology (MET) or Industrial Technology:Mechanical / CADCAM
(ITMT) programs, have a GPA of at least 2.2 with no 'F' grades, and have
completed at least 24 credit hours, including MET113, MET121, CST106,
and MAT130 or higher. Final eligibility decisions will be made by the
MT Department Chairperson.
Course Requirements
Work terms will coincide with the school semester. The recommended number
of hours
worked per week is based on a student's credit load as follows:
| Credits: |
12-14 |
15-17 |
18-20 |
| Hrs/Week: |
18-20 |
14-17 |
10-13 |
Students are required to attend class at BCC during the 1st, 5th, 9th,
and 13th weeks of the semester. During the 13th week, students will give
an oral presentation detailing their work experience.
Grading
Grades will be either Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) and will
not be included in the GPA. Grading will be based on:
1. Class attendance and oral presentation.
2. Employer evaluation.
Continuation of Cooperative Work Experience
Students can register for MET298 more than one consecutive semester if
they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Summer registration will
not be available and summer employment is strictly between student and
employer. Students are encouraged to continue their co-op experience with
the same employer to allow them to progress to more responsible work experiences.
Numerous companies have expressed interest in hiring co-op students. Local
companies who have participated in the program include IBM, BAE Systems
Controls, J&K Plumbing and Heating, Johnson Outdoors, and D&R
Technical Solutions..
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