Critical to the philosophy of the cooperative method is that students must have classroom
instruction and on-the-job training directly related to one another. Both the school and businesses
assume responsibility for helping a student attain competencies required for a course that utilizes
the cooperative method. The school provides related technical instruction in the classroom, and the
on-the-job training is provided at the job site. The two experiences must be planned and supervised
by the school and employers so that each contributes to the student's education and to his or her
employability. Work periods and school attendance is planned on alternate half days, full days,
weeks, or other periods of time in fulfilling the cooperative program