Succeed in Your Work Term
Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Student of the Year Award
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Tips for a successful term
Want to make sure you get the most out of your job placement? Here are some helpful tips that will ensure you and your employer are able to have a rewarding co-op experience.
Set learning goals
Essential practices for continuous personal growth and development include goal setting and self-reflection.
Communicate
Respond to all messages from the Co-op office and learn your workplace’s expectations.
Build connections
Your co-workers can be a source of help, support and learning for you as you navigate your new workplace.
Ask for help
Asking for help is a skill: you should know when to ask, how to ask, and what to ask about.
Wrap up your term
Make a reference list of duties and a checklist to make sure you don’t leave any tasks or projects unfinished.
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Work term requirements
During each Co-op work term, students are expected to complete all assignments and engage in various activities. The purpose of the course curriculum, assignments, and activities is to facilitate and integrate the learning that takes place during the co-op work term, fostering professional skill development.
Here is an overview of the Co-op work term assignments:
Establish learning goals
At the start of each term, you will create goals in collaboration with your workplace supervisor that will serve as a guiding force for your learning and reflection.
Select a professional development area
Choose an area of skill development that you will focus on such as communication, maintaining health and wellness, networking or navigating complex situations. This selection will guide the composition of two short reflective journal entries.
Mid-point meeting
Engage in a mid-point meeting with both a co-op Advisor and your workplace supervisor to receive valuable feedback on your progress.
Evaluation submissions
Complete two evaluations, the Student Evaluation and the Employer Evaluation, due at the end of each work term. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to assess your satisfaction with your co-op position, while also enabling your employer to evaluate your performance.
Final project
Conclude each work term by submitting a Final Project that lets you reflect on your role and showcase your progress. You will select from options that were created to reflect a variety of learning styles.
While searching for jobs and during your work experience, ensure you are aware and complying with all Program Terms and Conditions.
GET CONNECTED
Access your central hub of resources or contact a program coordinator to guide you through your co-op journey—from career readiness training to transitioning between work and study terms.