Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a professional work ethic.

2. Articulate skills practiced during the internship experience.

3. Articulate employer expectations.

4. Apply acquired (classroom) skills, knowledge, and training in a workplace setting.

5. Perform work using proper industry standards.

1. Experience the skills and demands of work in the field in order to make informed career decisions.

A “Cooperative Education Learning Outcomes” form will be implemented between the student, employer, instructor, and cooperative education specialist. Evaluation generally consists of a site visit by the Coordinator/Instructor and a written evaluation by the employer/supervisor.

A “Cooperative Education Employer Evaluation” form will be completed for the student by the supervisor at the end of the work placement. 

This evaluation will address:

• Work ethic

• Teamwork

• Attendance

• On the job skill-building

• Quality of work

• Professionalism

The instructor, or an appointee, will make at least one site visit to meet with the student's supervisor during the work placement. The student may or may not be present.

Successful completion of the Cooperative Education Work Placement will earn the student a P (Pass) grade. The course is available for P/NP (Pass/No Pass) grading only.

1.  Work ethic

2.  Teamwork

3.  Attendance

4.  On the job application of skills

5.  Quality of work, including implementation of industry standards

6.  Professionalism, including ethical conduct