As cooperative education coordinators, we are in a unique position to directly assist our students with their career goals. It is an immense feeling of accomplishment to know that your guidance, dedication and motivation helped a student to succeed. What are the benefits of membership? Why Join/ We hold meaningful and worthwhile membership meetings with presentations by the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, Union Representatives, Career School Directors, and Employers from a variety of career areas, ... the list goes on and on. Our association is a Professional Development Provider. Members receive 2 hours of Professional Development and a certificate is distributed following each meeting. A VERY successful scholarship program for the benefit of our students. The cooperative education students of our members are eligible to apply for scholarships to a variety of career schools and colleges. This past year over $600,000 of scholarship assistance was available to our students, through our association. Our goal is to assist ALL of our cooperative education students with scholarships. Please check our scholarship page for more information. A great feeling knowing that you have joined an organization that is progressive and successful. Our meetings are fun, professional and informative and offer an environment of community. .....and these are just a few of the reasons.