Benefits of Co-Op for School Culture:
- Increased student engagement
- High attendance rates
- Reduces lateness rates
- High graduation rates
- Creates a positive school environment
- Creates role models for underclassmen
- Culminates the Philadelphia E&T experience
Benefits For Students Who Participate:
- Builds self esteem
- Develops social skills
- Develops communication skills
- Develops personal responsibility
- Develops civic responsibility
- Prepares students for real world experiences
- Provides an opportunity to demostrate skills in a professional environment
- Affords "Hands-On" training opportunities
- Provides financial compensation for work
- Develops financial responsibility