A coop program that combines community college instructors, business students, and a responsive business community is described. Kelly Temporary Service acted as go-between for students and the business community. In this way, the students were exposed to a variety of jobs, made money, and earned college credit. (CT)

With reference to the cooperative education program at Northern Montana College, Havre, Montana, the author discusses how cooperative education can aid small rural colleges and universities. He lists advantages of cooperative education to students, employers, and the college, along with responsibilities of the participants. (MF)

The author states that work-study and work-experience programs provide valuable experience in business offices and that teachers should find ways to provide these experiences for students. Suggestions include visiting local business firms, having businessmen and others as guest speakers, and a job fair for prospective graduates. (MF)