Alpena High School - Anamakee Yearbook (Alpena, MI)

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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION l i The purpose of the co-operative train- ing program, which is in its third year of existence, is to help the high school senior find his place in the business World. There are two phases of the program: distributive co-op, which involve s the distribution of merchandise in such locations as grocery and department stores and service stations, and office co-op, involving typing, short- hand, and the operation of various types of business machines. The 51 students, work- ing under the supervision of Mr. james Coultes and Mr. john Ehresman, co-ordin- ators, attend a special co-op c l a s s every day. The purpose of this class is to discuss and work on any problems that the students encounter on the job . And let me check it over before you send it in Should I cut here, Boss?

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RANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO JOB H ,-Q-0 ' Sir, your trouble is right here. Is this more of what you had in mind? Most students Work 15 hours per Week and attend classes three hours each day. In addition to receiving a salary, the students are given a grade according to the amount of skill they acquire while working. After graduation, many students remain with their employers on a full-time basis, While others go on to college. ML Wilson. Mr. Ehresman and Mr. Coultes.