Terra's Cooperative (Co-op) Education program provides students with an opportunity to relate classroom studies to the world of work and learn important job skills while pursuing a college degree.

Through the co-op program, Terra works to match students with potential employers.

Advantages to students include:

• An unbeatable opportunity to realistically evaluate a career choice
• The ability to earn money for educational expenses
• A chance to develop practical communication and interpersonal skills on the job
• Networking with professionals who can help launch a career

Benefits for the employer include:

• A cost-effective recruiting and training program for employers
• An excellent pool of well-prepared employees
• Improved personnel selection including access to minority students for permanent employment
• Strengthening and improving retention rates among permanent employees recruited and hired through a co-op program
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment for both educators and employers
• Bringing new ideas and enthusiasm to both employers and educators

For more information on Terra's Cooperative Education Program, contact: Joan Gamble, Coordinator of Career Services  419.559.2252 or email Joan at jgamble*

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