From The Tribune staff reports
TUSCALOOSA — TUSCALOOSA — A student from Hewitt-Trussville High School and a student from Leeds High School participated in the University of Alabama’s Cooperative Education program for the fall 2020 semester.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. The program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student.
Cory Weems, of Trussville, worked for Southern Company Services, a Southern Company. Scott Landers, of Leeds, worked for Jordan & Skala Engineers, Inc.
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While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable job experience. Participants maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority registration status each semester through graduation.
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