Ummmmmmmm If you are trying to break into the trade you cant discount a co op. They turn out some fine hands.Experience is what you are after and you will get it there. Theres pros and cons to every facet of the trade but if you want to work and to learn theres not one damn thing wrong with a co op. It gets your foot in the door,Gives you a real feel for what linemen do, and there are some knowledgeable hands to learn from.