Whittier Tech's Cooperative Education Program: Bridging Theory and Practice

Whittier Tech takes pride in offering a dynamic Cooperative Education Program, commonly known as Co-op, which serves as an extension of the Vocational/Technical areas. This program is designed to provide students with invaluable on-the-job experience, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge gained in their vocational studies to real-world scenarios.

The primary goal of the cooperative education program at Whittier Tech is to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Students enrolled in Co-op are encouraged to bring their vocational expertise to the workplace, expanding their learning beyond the classroom. This unique approach allows students to showcase their skills and demonstrate a genuine interest in understanding how they can contribute to the organizations they work with.

Whittier Tech's Cooperative Education Program stands as a testament to the institution's commitment to providing a well-rounded education. By seamlessly integrating theory and practice, Co-op equips students with the skills and experiences necessary for success in their chosen vocational fields. The structured approach and emphasis on real-world application make Co-op a cornerstone of Whittier Tech's educational offerings.

If you are interested in partnering with Whittier Tech’s Cooperative Education program, please contact Vocational Coordinator Paul Moskevitz at 978.373.4101 x267 or pmoskevitz@whittiertech.org

As of today, there are 217 seniors out working a cooperative education job during their shop week. Next month, 100% of the junior class will be eligible to go out!

Let’s take a look at the co-op employers that are partners with Whittier Tech for these opportunities:

  • A Sweet Affair, Haverhill

  • Adom Engineering, Bradford

  • Amesbury Dental Associates, Amesbury

  • Angry Donut, Newburyport

  • Anna Jaques/ Seacoast Affiliated Group, Newburyport

  • Applied Graphics, Amesbury

  • Arch Medical, Seabrook

  • Associates in Dental Health, Haverhill

  • Baker Katz Skilled Nursing Facility, Haverhill

  • Basic Beginnings, Bradford

  • Bayberry & Company, Hampton

  • Bilo Plumbing and Heating, Ipswich

  • Blue Fin Electric, Stratham

  • Boston North Dev., Newburyport

  • Brandy Brow Auto Parts, Plaistow

  • Cambridgeport Air Systems, Georgetown

  • Cardarelli Orthodontics, Haverhill

  • Carparts of Plaistow, Plaistow

  • Caswell Mechanical LLC, Newburyport

  • Caswell Schena Electric LLC, Newburyport

  • Chan & Chen Orthodontics, Andover

  • Children's Healthcare, Newburyport

  • Children's Health, Haverhill

  • Climate Zone, Haverhill

  • Clipper Cardiology, Newburyport

  • Corey Landscaping, Plaistow

  • Cote Plumbing & Heating, Amesbury

  • CVS - Haverhill, Haverhill

  • CVS - Georgetown, Georgetown

  • Dale Rogers Studio, Haverhill

  • Deborah Conner CPA, Haverhill

  • Design Mechanical Inc., Georgetown

  • Didax, Amesbury

  • DMS Builders, Merrimac

  • Dr. Beaudoin, Amesbury

  • Dr. Kowalski, Groveland

  • Dugan/Plumbers Supply, Newburyport

  • Earl G. Morrill Electric Contr. Inc, Amesbury

  • East Coast Welding and Fabrication, Newburyport

  • Eaton & Eastman Inc., Newburyport

  • Electrical Dynamic, North Reading

  • Elizabeth Calsey House, Amesbury

  • Engineered Parts and Supply, Haverhill

  • Family Dental Associates, Haverhill

  • Fontes Construction, Groveland

  • Fournier Electric LLC, Plaistow

  • Frame my TV, Methuen

  • G and B Electrical, Amesbury

  • Georgetown Dental Partners, Georgetown

  • Georgetown Family Dental, Georgetown

  • Gerrish Breast Center AJH, Newburyport

  • Go Tax Accounting & Services, Haverhill

  • Hannah Dustin, Haverhill

  • Hastings Floor Coverings, Groveland

  • Haverhill Public Schools, Haverhill

  • International Childcare Center, Haverhill

  • International Childcare Center, Lawrence

  • Ipswich Smiles ( Dr Curtin ), Ipswich

  • Jafarian Volvo Toyota, Haverhill

  • Jaffarian Collision Center, Haverhill

  • Jason Kamps Builders, Ipswich

  • JCJ Architecture, Boston

  • Jersey Mike's - Seabrook, Seabrook

  • Jersey Mike's - Newburyport, Newburyport

  • Jimmy K's, Seabrook

  • Jupiter Electric Inc, Salisbury

  • Kindercare Newburyport, Newburyport

  • Kobe Buddha House, Haverhill

  • La Pizza Di Forno, Haverhill

  • Lawton Welding, Georgetown

  • Lawton Welding, Topsfield

  • lC technology Solutions, Salisbury

  • Little Footprints, Haverhill

  • Little sprouts - Amesbury, Amesbury

  • Market Basket, Haverhill

  • Marriott / Pyramid Global Hosp., Burlington

  • Masconomet - Topsfield, Topsfield

  • McFarland Ford, Exeter

  • Merrimack Engineering, Andover

  • MSI Mechanical, Salem

  • Munters, Amesbury

  • N Andover Dental Associates, N. Andover

  • Natural Grocer, Newburyport

  • Newburyport GI, Newburyport

  • Newburyport Pediatric Dentistry, Newburyport

  • North Shore Mechanical Contractors LLC, Wilmington

  • NS Internal Medicine, Newburyport

  • NS Medical, Haverhill

  • NSPG- Rowley, Rowley

  • Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, Amesbury

  • Oyummy Asian Bistro, Haverhill

  • Palmer Gas, Atkinson

  • Paul Martin Plumbing, Salem

  • Pavlo Orthodontics, Newburyport

  • Penacook Place, Haverhill

  • Phoenix Electric, Wilmington

  • Pica's Restaurant, Methuen

  • Pistone Podiatric Foot Center, Haverhill

  • Pistone Foot Center, Bradford

  • Plaistow Pediatric & Orthodontics, Plaistow

  • Port Rehab, Newburyport

  • Professional Electrical Contractors of CT, Canton

  • Ramco Machine, Rowley

  • Riverside Plumbing and Heating, Plaistow

  • Rochester Electronics, Newburyport

  • Romano's Pizza, Haverhill

  • Rooney's Welding & Fab, Plaistow

  • Salon Riza & Day Spa, N. Andover

  • Sapienza Carpentry, Amesbury

  • Seacoast Surgery, Newburyport

  • SG Torrice, Wilmington

  • Sheehan Electric LLC, Amesbury

  • Sheetmetal Systems, Billerica

  • Shepards Auto Center, Newburyport

  • Skaff Refrigeration Inc, Methuen

  • Smith Electrical, S. Hampton

  • Smith Motors, Haverhill

  • Smolak Farms, North Andover

  • Stateline Electrical Inc., Methuen

  • Straumann USA, Andover

  • T & S Auto Repair, Topsfield

  • T&T Electric, Stoneham

  • Three Sweet Peas Bakery & Cafe, Rowley

  • Timothy Giard Plumbing, North Andover

  • Tocco Building Systems, Billerica

  • Urban Village Montessori, Haverhill

  • Walgreens, Plaistow

  • Walter Lane Cabinet, Haverhill

  • Whittier Rehab Hospital, Bradford

  • Whittier Tech - Maintenance, Haverhill

  • Whittier Tech - Cafeteria, Haverhill

  • Window Source, Seabrook

  • YMCA Haverhill, Haverhill

  • YMCA of the North Shore, Haverhill

Thank you to everyone listed above for helping shape the workers of tomorrow!

Let’s take a peek at some of the experiences of our co-op students:

Masonry Senior Silas Smith showcases several projects he has been a part of while working at Bayberry and Company. (Photos courtesy of Silas Smith)

Early Education and Care Senior Myles Rochon works with a student at the International Childcare Center. (Photo courtesy of Myles Rochon)

Medical Assisting Senior Camila Tiburcio has helped set up for a nerve biopsy while working at Pistone Podiatric Foot Center. (Photos courtesy of Camila Tiburcio)

Auto Body Senior Jacob Sadowski shares some of the vehicles he has worked on at McFarland Ford. (Photos courtesy of Jacob Sadowski)

Auto Body Senior Henrique Brostel painting at Shepards Auto Center. (Photo Courtesy of Henrique Brostel)

If you have any photos of you from co-op you’d like to share, please email Ms. Santos at dsantos@whittiertech.org

Deborah Santos