Cooperative Work Experience (CWE)
The Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) is an internship program that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit by working in a job directly related to their program of study. CWE offers expanded learning experiences through exposure to actual work situations, organizational relationships, equipment, and techniques that cannot be duplicated in the classroom.
CCC’s CWE program creates a vital bridge between college studies and workplace success.
Requirements & Registration for CWE:
- Meet with the CWE instructor in your department to discuss CWE requirements.
- Secure the CWE Work Site
- If you have a job appropriate to your program of study, get this approved by your CWE instructor.
- If you do not have a CWE site, find one with the assistance of your instructor.
- Determine the number of credits to enroll in
- You are expected to work approximately 30 hours for each CWE credit.
- Final Steps to enrolling in CWE
- Fill out the online application at www.clackamas.edu/cwe and wait for your instructor to approve your registration.
- All CWE courses have a required co-requisite course, CWE-281 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar. You must complete this course during the term(s) you are enrolled in CWE.
Credit & Grading
The number of credits earned depends on the number of hours worked and the program requirements. Students may earn a maximum of 12 CWE credits per year.
| # of Credits | Hours Worked per Week | Total Hours per Term | Seminar Hours per Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 credits | 18-20 hours | 180-216 hours | 16 hours |
| 5 credits | 15-17 hours | 150-179 hours | 16 hours |
| 4 credits | 12-14 hours | 120-149 hours | 16 hours |
| 3 credits | 9-11 hours | 90-119 hours | 16 hours |
| 1 credit | 3-5 hours | 30-59 hours | 16 hours |