Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Of the Employer:
- Provide accurate job descriptions for positions posted with the Co-op office.
- Conduct an orientation at the beginning of the work term to familiarize the student with the workplace and the employer's expectations.
- Assist co-op students to establish and achieve learning objectives.
- Be available for an on-site visit by a college representative to monitor the student's progress.
- Contact the Co-op office regarding any problems or changes that may affect the co-op workterm.
Of the Student:
- Fulfill academic requirements and actively participate in job search activities.
- Maintain regular contact with the Co-op office regarding job offers.
- Organize and finance transportation, accommodation and other work term expenses.
- Honour job acceptance and perform capably on the job.
- Complete the academic requirements of the work term including the daily log book and technical report, and prepare for the on-site visit by a college representative.
- Inform the Co-op office immediately of any problems or changes during the work term.
Of the College:
- Develop and maintain relevant curriculum reflecting the needs of employers.
- Provide guidance and resources to assist co-op students in job search.
- Contact employers, college personnel and students to promote co-operative education.
- Maintain complete and accurate co-op records.
- Assist employers in the development of co-op job descriptions and in student selection.
- Monitor the progress of co-op students during the work term.
- Assist co-op students with developing learning objectives and technical report topics or with problems that may arise during the work term.
