Employer responsibilities
The main goal of the co-op office is to help to create positive experience for the student and the employer. The co-op coordinator will be working with you and the student to ensure that this goal is being met.
During the co-op work term
- Goal setting and personal learning plan: To maximize the outcome from the co-op placement, students and employers are encouraged to set goals for the student while allowing the student to develop learning objectives which are to be met during the co-op work term. Frequent meetings with the supervisor will help the student to assess the progress being made. The student will be asked to get a written interim performance appraisal from the supervisor.
- Student/employer/co-op program interaction ('Site Visits'): A representative from the co-op office will contact you and the student during the term to discuss the work term placement. Most interactions will be done via telephone or video conferencing. However, if required, a site visit will be made. Should the need arise, feel free to contact the co-op office at any time during the work term.
After the co-op work term
- Employer evaluation of the student: You are asked to complete a student evaluation form at the end of the student's co-op work term. Plan to discuss this evaluation with the student. This will aid the student in the professional development process.
