Co-operative Education

1. Career Management & Skills Training:

1.1 Deconstruct job postings;
1.2 Write targeted job applications including; cover letters and resumes to College and industry standards;
1.3 Research potential Work Term employers;
1.4 Attend mock interviews, receive and apply feedback;
1.5 Attend networking and employer events; and
1.6 Complete a job interview successfully.

2. Goal Setting:

2.1 Set specific, measurable and realistic Work Term goals for learning objectives;
2.2 Re-evaluate as situation requires;
2.3 Analyze success through self-assessment which is communicated to Faculty Advisor verbally and in writing.

3. Employability Skills:

3.1 Communicate effectively with co-workers, employer clients/customers, supervisors, and College Co-op/Career Centre staff;
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. Program Specific Skills:

4.1 Apply learned academic knowledge and skills in the work environment.

5. Work Term Report, Project or Presentation:

5.1 Choose a topic related to student's specific program and Work Term or defined by the employer.
5.2 Examples include; formal written report, formal presentation, handbook, procedures manual, research paper and users' manual.
5.3 Prepare project to industry and College standards; and
5.4 Format to satisfy needs of employer and/or Faculty Advisor.