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EDUCATION--NATIONAL CO-OP EDUCATION WEEK
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Students enrolled in co-operative education programs at the
Nova Scotia Community College are joining university and
college students across Canada to observe National
Co-operative Education Week Oct. 30 - Nov. 3.
This year's theme "Co-op Works!" is appropriate for
community college students who alternate academic study with
paid work terms in their chosen field of study. Work terms
vary from a number of weeks to several months.
Co-op programs are offered at Lunenburg Campus, Bridgewater;
I.W. Akerley Campus, Dartmouth; Kingstec Campus, Kentville;
Pictou Campus, Stellarton, and Institute of Technology
Campus, Halifax. Among the co-op education programs offered
are: electronic engineering technician, drafting
-architectural, electro/mechanical technician, hospitality
services, hotel and restaurant management, hospitality and
food services and earth resources technician (water).
As a result of a recent federal-provincial program, small to
medium-sized businesses and companies who employ college
co-op students are eligible to receive a rebate on wages
paid students. The program is designed to secure meaningful
training for co-op students.
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Contact: Gary Forsythe 902-543-2295
Len Canfield 902-424-2524
trp Oct. 27, 1995
