MCC pioneered this employer-education alliance in 1946 as the first community college in the nation soliciting active involvement form the business community in study and work. Today the McKay Center houses Ellen's Closet along with a Business-Marketing Model Office, which offers a limited range of clerical services to the general public and educational comunity.

What are the Advantages of Co-op for Students?

• Apply classroom theory at work
• Consider career opportunities
• Enhance your marketability
• Work in a supervised situation
• Develop human relations skills
• Increase problem-solving skills
• Earn academic credit
Increase academic performance
• Network for future employment
• Earn wages to help defray education expenses

• Reduce recruitment costs
• Locate highly motivated students
• Encourage students who are interested in pursuing a career
• Relieve high-salaried professionals from tasks that are excellent learning experiences for students
• Have the opportunity to more directly interact with the academic program at MCC and demonstrate support for education
• Train future employees to meet a specific need
• Screen potential employees before possible permanent career employment
• Provide both short- and long-term employment needs

How does the MCC Co-op Education Program Work?

To qualify, Students should:

• Complete 12 credits with a 2.0 GPA
• Complete the co-op application
• Schedule for an interview with the co-op coordinator to discuss qualifications and possible interviews with sponsoring employers
• Register for the 2-credit hour related co-op course

To qualify, Employers should:

• Be willing to provide a 15-week meaningful career-related work experience
• Provide financial support
• Complete a performance evaluation with the student

The office hours of the Center vary each semester. For more information, please telephone 810-232-7629.