Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education

2 Semesters 6 Credits
Grade 12

Cooperative Education provides students learning experiences in local businesses as paid employees.
The program combines classroom instruction with job learning experiences consistent with a student’s occupational objectives.
Cooperative education students attend classes at their home school for one-half day and complete the balance of their school day participating in a paid work experience 4 days a week and related classroom instruction two days a week. The students receive grades and credits (6) for these activities.
Students must have a career goal, acceptable attendance, have displayed traits that demonstrate employability, and have reliable transportation.
This program is available to all seniors.
As preparation for the ICE program it is suggested that students complete one year of a Blue River Career Program or specialized training at home school. Students should also take home school classes that develop skills that may lead to entry-level employment.

Accreditations and Certifications

ICE Program Requirements

• ICE training stations whenever possible should be in the student’s future field of interest

• ICE training station work hours MUST be (it least in part) during regular school hours

• ICE students will attend a two-hour class of related instruction two days per week at BRCP

To view or download a PDF of ICE Brochure

Youth Organizations

BPA (Business Professional of America)

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)

DECA (Distributive Education Club of America)