Many businesses with seasonal or cyclical staffing needs can maintain flexibility by hiring co-op students during busy periods. You need employees with specialized job skills. Many co-op programs are tied to Career and Technology Education programs, which teach students the job skills in their chosen careers. Not only do these students want to work in your industry, but they already possess basic job skills. Your company doesn't have the resources to perform human resource functions like testing and qualifying prospective employees.
Schools can provide several qualified applicants for an employer to choose from.
You want to start a training program for new employees. Schools can help businesses set up and implement their training programs in conjunction with a co-op program. Schools may also be able to provide specialized training for participating employers. You are looking for enthusiastic, motivated professionals. Most schools teach professionalism and interpersonal skills in addition to job skills, so employers can be confident that their new employees will know how to interact with colleagues and customers, as well as dress and behave in a professional manner.