About Co-Op

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School has instituted a cooperative employment program whereby students in Grade 12 will spend two (2) weeks in class and two (2) weeks in the industry working in the occupation or trade they have been studying in school. Students can apply for the cooperative program in their second semester, junior year, and senior year.

Our Cooperative Education Program is designed to provide an opportunity to further a student's education through actual work experience while gaining valuable employment skills. Typically, most job sites will have 2 students per 1 full-time job, thus job sharing. Students will attend school for 2 weeks for academics and then return to their respective employers for 2 weeks for Co-Op.

Over 120 employers across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island have partnered with our program to provide students with employment. Below are some of the employers that participate in our program, in addition to many more:

How It Works

Students are employees of their respective employers. The Co-Op Employer must provide the following to participate in our Cooperative Education Program:

• Must provide supervision at ALL times
• Must provide at least 30 hours a week or more
• Must have Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Must provide training and education required to perform the job safely
• An opportunity to further a student's skills and education in their vocation
• Must be a paid employee of your organization

Cooperative Education Program Rules & Regulations

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School's Cooperative Education Program is an extension of our learning environment where students can acquire industry-standard skills through career placement. Students may participate in the program as soon as the second semester of their junior year, into the summer, and throughout their senior year. 

Below are the updated policies and guidelines for the Cooperative Education Program. The School Committee updated them as of June 2021.

Co-Op Policy & Guidelines

For inquiries about our Cooperative Education Program, please contact Joseph Marciszyn, Cooperative Education Coordinator, at 508-678-2891 Extension 1300 or via email at jmarciszyn@dimanregional.org.
Mr. Marciszyn is dedicated to facilitating meaningful partnerships between our students and industry professionals and looks forward to assisting you.