Cooperative Education

Co-Operative Education This program combines classroom instruction with workplace experience; the Diversified Occupations program provides a cooperative arrangement between the school and employers where the student receives general education instruction in the school and on-the-job training through at least 15 hours a week of employment in business/industry.  CAPSTONE:  Think of this as the finishing touch to the CCCTC program the student is already involved in. This experience gives the student the chance to go to work instead of attending CCCTC class. The students “cap off” their in-school training with related job experience at an approved training site. 

Pennsylvania requires that companies entering in the Co-Op agreements must have an adult with clearances in the workplace. The clearance listed below must be completed and returned to Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Attention Jack Rumfola, 1620 River Road, Clearfield, PA. 16830. These clearances must be completed prior to any student beginning Co-Op. If you have any questions please contact Jack Rumfola at 814-768-4614 or jrumfola@ccctc.edu.

Employers guide to co-op

CLEARANCES

  1. Act 34-The Pennsylvania State Police request for Criminal Records Check (free volunteer). The PA State Police use a web-based computer application for which you must use a credit card to pay the fee. The results will not be mailed. You will be able to print your clearance right away unless it’s under review then you will need to return to the ePatch site to print it after a few days. Be sure to note the date you did the clearance and the control number as you will need these to look up your clearance. Good for 5 years.
  2. Act 151-Child abuse report (free volunteer). This is a two step process. Register for the portal first. Click on create individual, click next, fill out information. For Keystone ID, make up a username and save for later use. After you register, you will receive an email with a temporary password. You will need to go back here to log into the site to complete the child abuse application. For status of request, please call the Department of PUblic Welfare, Childline and Abuse Registry at 1-717-783-6211. Good for 5 years.
  3. Act 114-Federal Criminal History Record is required to enter a Co-Op or internships agreement. You must obtain an Federal Criminal History Record under the PA Department of Education (PDE). No other type of FBI clearance will be accepted. Please follow these registration procedures with IdentoGO for fingerprinting services. Click here to register. You can also call 1-844-321-2101 to register and make an appointment. Your service code is 1KG6NX. Click on schedule or manage appointment, fill in required information, create security questions, answer questions over the next few screens, select document you will bring, enter zip code and choose your location and set your appointment. After you are fingerprinted email your UEID number, found on your Indigo receipt after you are finished with your fingerprints, to jrumfola@ccctc.edu. Good for 5 years.