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WHAT
IS BCE?
HOW DOES BCE WORK?
Students must have completed all course work satisfactorily for entrance into the junior or senior year of high school. They must have successfully completed at least one core course in business technology (Computing for College and Careers). In addition, they
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must be 16 years of age or older.
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must have a good attendance record.
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must be interested in a business career.
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must have a valid Florida driver's license or dependable transportation to school and work.
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Be punctual and display good work habits
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Abide by all rules and regulations set by the teacher and the employer
- Work for the best interest of the employer
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Gain practical work experience toward career goals
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Develop leadership qualities
- Build self-confidence
- Develop responsibility
- Develop good work experiences
- Learn to work with people
- Provide job knowledge and skills
- Can lead to full-time employment
The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award provides high school students who complete a minimum of three sequential courses in an applied technology job preparatory program with recognition for their academic and applied technology achievements. The scholarship will cover 75% of the average tuition and fees at a Florida postsecondary institution. For more information, contact your guidance counselor.
Business Cooperative Education
Employer
Information
WHAT IS BCE?
Business
Cooperative Education is a specialized program designed to
prepare students for employment in business occupations. The student should be a junior or senior in high school
and have successfully completed at least a core course in
Business Technology Education (Computing for College and Careers).
Students
take required high school courses in the morning and receive
on-the-job training in occupations of their choice in the
afternoon. Typically, students report to work at 12:30
p.m. or 1 p.m., however, other hours can be arranged.
Students are usually scheduled for 20 hours of work each
week
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
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Be punctual and display good work habits
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Abide by all rules and regulations set by the teacher and the employer
- Work for the best interest of the employer
STUDENTS’ BENEFITS
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Gain practical work experience toward career goals
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Develop leadership qualities
- Build self-confidence
- Develop responsibility
- Develop good work experiences
- Learn to work with people
- Provide job knowledge and skills
- Can lead to full-time employment
TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work closely with business representatives in determining job placement, planning training, and providing related classroom
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Acquaint students with occupational opportunities and requirements
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Visit student trainees at least once each grading period
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Communicate with job supervisors
EMPLOYERS’ BENEFITS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Gain access to students with special abilities. Sample job titles include:
Accounting Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Computer Support Specialist
Data Entry Specialist
General Office Clerk
Network Support Technician
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Train future employees
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Assist in the education of youth
PARTICIPATING
BUSINESSES
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Attorney offices
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Banks
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Corporate offices
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Educational institutions
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Government agencies
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Information technology businesses
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Insurance offices
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Medical offices
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Professional offices
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Real estate companies
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Service companies
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Travel agencies
PROGRAM AREAS
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Administrative Support
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Business Administration
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Information Technology
When Is The Best Time For Employers To Hire Trainees?
Students
may be placed at training agencies any time throughout the
school year. Arrangements for the employment of students may be
made with the cooperative teacher at a mutually acceptable time
What
Wages Do Students Receive?
In accordance with state and federal employment regulations, each student receives a wage that is comparable to the wage paid a beginning employee in that particular occupation
What Happens If A Cooperative Student Is Absent From School?
Cooperative students may not go to work on the days that they are absent from school. The teacher must be called by the student before school to report the absence. The student must also notify the employer if he/she is going to be absent from work.
May
A Company Dismiss A Cooperative Student?
Yes.
A student performing unsatisfactorily on the job can be
dismissed. The company should notify the teacher that the
student is in danger of losing the job. No firm should keep a
student who is not an asset to the business.
Coral Gables Senior
450 Bird Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-443-4871, Ext. 2 236
Teacher:
Rita Yager
Barbara Goleman Senior
14100 NW 89 Avenue
Miami, FL 33018
305-362-0676, Ext. 2314
Teacher:
Gloria Rodriguez
Hialeah Senior
251 East 47 Street
Hialeah, FL 33013
305-822-1500, Ext. 2290
Teacher:
Sharon Benjamin
Miami Beach Senior
2231 Prairie Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-4515, Ext. 223/298
Teacher:
Tonya Alvarez
Miami Carol City Senior
3422 N.W. 187 Street
Opa Locka, FL 33056
305-621-5681, Ext 209/273
Teacher: Louise Reese
Miami Coral Park Senior
8865 S.W. 16 Street
Miami, FL 33165
305-226-6565, Ext. 209
Teacher:
Cheryll Small
Miami Northwestern Senior
1100 N.W. 71 Street
Miami, Fl 33150
305-836-0991, Ext. 236
Teacher:
Arthurine Jackson
Miami Palmetto Senior
7460 S.W. 118 Street
Miami, FL 33156
305-235-1360, Ext. 256
Teacher:
Patricia Hall
Miami Senior
2450 S.W. First Street
Miami, FL 33135
305-649-9800, Ext. 270
Teacher:
Sarah Mason
Miami Southridge Senior
19355 S.W. 114 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
305-238-6110, Ext 285/237
Teacher:
Ann Carranza
Miami Sunset Senior
13125 S.W. 72 Street
Miami, FL 33183
305-385-4255, Ext. 254/286
Teacher:
Donna Reddick
South Miami Senior
6856 S.W. 53 Street
Miami, FL 33165
305-666-5871, Ext. 235/236
Teacher: Servia Rindfleish
Southwest Miami Senior
8855 S.W. 50 Terrace
Miami, FL 33165
305-274-0181, Ext. 332
Teacher: Vicki Lazo
William H. Turner Tech
10151 N.W. 19 Avenue
Miami, FL 33147
305-691-8324, Ext 281
Teacher:
Angela Reyes