Benefits & Responsibilities

STUDENT

Benefits Clarify your goals Apply classroom learning in a professional setting Work with the technology and procedures of the workplace Build your professional network and resume Get feedback on your professional skills

Responsibilities Identify an eligible worksite Complete the required co-op forms and assessments Adhere to all standard requirements of the employer Enroll in the Co-op Seminar (first term work experience only) Maintain frequent communication with faculty advisor

EMPLOYER

Benefits Recruit motivated employees with current training Use the flexibility and diversity of interns to meet your needs Participate in the planning and support of the college curriculum Expand your resources for the assessment and support of potential employees

Responsibilities Offer experience that is directly related to the student's career goals Provide opportunities for new learning and skill development A worksite supervisor must be available and willing to train, supervise, and evaluate the student, and to communicate with the college faculty advisor

FACULTY ADVISOR

Benefits Enrich curriculum and assessment opportunities Strengthen partnerships with regional employers and agencies Improve employment opportunities for graduates Build opportunities for integrating workplace skill standards across the curriculum

Responsibilities Work with the student and the Cooperative Education Office to determine worksite eligibly Work with the student to develop learning objectives Maintain communication with the worksite supervisor

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Benefits Facilitate collaboration with and between diverse instructional programs and faculty Expanded partnerships with regional employers and agencies Improved employment opportunities for graduates

Responsibilities Coordinate the work experience and provide administrative support services as needed Upon request, assist in efforts to resolve any difficulties that might arise Maintain liaison between the college and the host organization