Co-operative Education I

1.0 Job Search Skills

1.1 write targeted letters of application and resumes to college and industry standards

1.2 research potential placement employers

1.3  complete a job interview successfully

2.0 Goal Setting

2.1 set work placement learning objectives

2.2 re-evaluate as situation requires

2.3 analyse success through self assessment which is communicated to faculty advisor verbally and in writing.

3.0 Employability Skills

3.1 communicate effectively with co-workers, employer clients/customers, supervisors, and college Co-op representatives

3.2 work effectively as a team member, including resolving conflict

3.3 use critical/creative thinking in decision making and problem solving

3.4 embrace new learning opportunities and challenges

3.5 represent self, the college, and the employer professionally and ethically

3.6 develop personal management skills related to time, organization, and stress

3.7 accept constructive criticism as a vehicle to learning

4.0 Program Specific Skills

4.1 apply learned academic knowledge and skills in the work environment

5.0 Work Placement Project

5.1 choose a topic related to student’s specific program or defined as a need by the employer

5.2 prepare project to industry and college standards

5.3 format to satisfy needs of employer and/or faculty advisor (formal written report, formal presentation, handbook, procedures manual, research paper, users’ manual, for example)