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Co-op of the Year Award 2004-2005
Rosey Lecroy, Co-op student placed at Loparex, Inc. on the parallel co-op plan, was selected as the 2004-2005 Wallace State Community College Co-op Student of the Year. She received a plaque and a $150 cash award for this award. Rosey was also selected as 1st Runner-up for the national award from CEIA (Cooperative Education & Internship Association) for 2005. She also won the AACE (Alabama Association of Colleges & Employers) Co-op student of the year in 2004-2005.
Rosey, a liberal arts major, received a scholarship to Athens State University and plans to transfer this fall to pursue a degree in Chemistry. Rosey excelled academically at Wallace State, where she earned a 4.0 grade point average. She is a published poet and a member of the 2005 All-USA Community and Junior College Academic Team.
Congratulations, Rosey!
Read about past Co-op of the Year Award Winners.
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
Information and criteria for selection:
Each year Cooperative Education students are given an opportunity to compete for Wallace State's Co-op of the Year Award during the fall semester. The winner of this award receives a cash award of $150.00, a plaque recognition and great publicity. The deadline to apply for this award is November 19, 2005.
The Director of Cooperative Education nominates Wallace State's Co-op of the Year to compete for state and national awards. Wallace State is proud to announce that our applicants have won Alabama Co-op of the Year award 8 times out of the past 11 years. Traditionally, the state winner receives an additional $150.00 cash award and a plaque. Three of our Co-op students have placed in the national competition.
Contact the Co-op/Job Placement office for additional information about this award or to determine your eligibility to compete for local, state and national Co-op of the Year.
The following is submitted for consideration:
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a. Completed application
b. Essay by student (3-page maximum) Please include: |
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1. Impact of cooperative education on career development and career goals
2. Description of co-op job and learning that took place
3. Achievements on the job
4. Extracurricular activities; community involvement
5. Future plans |
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c. Résumé
d. Letter of recommendation from employer. Letter to include: |
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1. Duties and responsibilities of student
2. Job performance of student
3. Contributions to organization that warrant special attention |
Contact the Co-op/Job Placement Office soon for additional information and a co-op package. To be eligible, a complete application package must be submitted to the Co-op Office no later than November 19, 2005. |
