Welcome to Experiential Education
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, takes pride in helping our students gain the experience they need, to get they job of their choice.
What is Experiential Education?
Cooperative & Internship Education at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is an educational strategy that integrates classroom learning with 'real world' work experience, paid or unpaid, in an area related to a student's career goals and/or major. Students receive college credit, experience, and an outstanding entry on their resume. For more Information please see our Experiential Education Packet - (PDF 300KB).
How Do Co-op, Internship, and Practicum work?
Experiential Education provides college course credit plus real world work experience addition to the student's resume. For more Information please see our Cooperative Education - Internship - Practicum Packet.
What are the benefits of Experiential Education?
Numerous benefits accrue from these programs for students, employers and the college. For more Information please see our Experiential Education Brochure.
Criteria for Employer Participation
Any employer will be welcome to participate in the Experiential Education Program who can provide one or more full-time or part-time positions that meet certain requirements. For more Information please see our Experiential Education Brochure.
What is the Difference between Co-op and Internship?
Cooperative Education Program | Internship/Practicum Programs |
| Usually unpaid, real-world / learning experience 40 hours of work per credit hour P/F grading Transfer Students Non-degree students Pre-baccalaureate students Students seeking new Career paths All majors not included in Co-op
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For more information, please read our,
Experiential Education Brochure |
Employability Skills - Job Search Process
If you have completed your major / Co-op / internship and looking for a job, visit BCTCS Student Employment Services page, get a head's up on how to use your major and college experience to the best of your advantage!
Additional Information:
For more information contact:
Kammy McCleery
103D Oswald Building, Cooper Campus
(859) 246-6533
kammy.mccleery@kctcs.edu
