Are There Co-op Jobs for High School Students in Computer Engineering?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability of co-op jobs for high school students interested in computer engineering, particularly in relation to programming skills acquired through advanced placement courses. Participants explore the feasibility of securing such positions and the nature of work that might be available.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of programming jobs for high school students after completing AP courses in computer science.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the availability of programming jobs for high school students, suggesting that competition with graduates from technical schools may be a barrier.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that while formal programming jobs may be scarce, opportunities might exist in assisting others with basic computer issues, such as setting up printers.
  • There is a reiteration of the idea that co-op jobs may be possible, but the participant emphasizes the need for a college co-op program to facilitate such opportunities.
  • A participant requests information about specific companies that offer co-op positions, but another responds that identifying companies is secondary to securing admission to a college with a co-op program.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of programming jobs for high school students, with some expressing doubt and others suggesting alternative opportunities. The discussion remains unresolved regarding specific job prospects.

Contextual Notes

Participants' comments reflect a focus on the U.S. context, with one participant explicitly noting uncertainty about conditions in other countries. The discussion also highlights the importance of college admission for accessing co-op opportunities.

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I wanted to ask you when we finish high school and go to university for studying bachelor of technology in computer science are there jobs that high school students do regarding programming with companies through programming they have learn in ap courses in grade 12 that i wanted to know
 
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sukalp said:
I wanted to ask you when we finish high school and go to university for studying bachelor of technology in computer science are there jobs that high school students do regarding programming with companies through programming they have learn in ap courses in grade 12 that i wanted to know
I'd be very surprised to find that there are any programming jobs for high school students but I can't say for sure there are not. It's possible that you could get a co-op job as a trainee programmer while going to college but with nothing but high school I don't think you would be at all likely to have learned enough to be in competition even with graduates from the ITT type schools

EDIT: I should add that I'm talking about in the USA. I don't know about other countries.
 
It is not really programming but the only thing in can think of is helping elder people with computer problems, setting up printers, that kind of stuff
 
phinds said:
I'd be very surprised to find that there are any programming jobs for high school students but I can't say for sure there are not. It's possible that you could get a co-op job as a trainee programmer while going to college but with nothing but high school I don't think you would be at all likely to have learned enough to be in competition even with graduates from the ITT type schools

EDIT: I should add that I'm talking about in the USA. I don't know about other countries.
okay co-op job thnaks for giving information
but you know name of companies who take
 
sukalp said:
okay co-op job thnaks for giving information
but you know name of companies who take
The companies are irrelevant to the first step, which is to find a co-op college and get admitted. They each generally have arrangements with their own set of companies although possibly if you do get a particular company to agree to a co-op arrangement any school would consider it.
 

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