Employer/ Supervisor Information
Supervisor/Employer Information
What is the Supervisor’s role?
interview potential students
shares expertise with students
maintains a record of the student’s attendance
treats the student as a regular employee in training
communicates with the teacher-monitor on a regular basis
assists the teacher-monitor in the evaluation of the student’s performance
provides on-going feedback to the student
provides a safe working environment and reports accidents involving the student immediately to the school.
What are the benefits of having co-op students in the workplace?
develops supervisory, leadership and interpersonal skills of employees
provides opportunities to access and recruit future employees
gives students exposure to a variety of career options, help boost their confidence and let them build a network of references
permits business and industry to enhance their corporate image through their direct involvement with the community they serve
assist schools in keeping courses relevant to business, technological, industrial and professional practices
encourage students to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes required for employment
Length of Placement
How long do I have the student for?
Semestered school students are usually in the workplace three hours per day from mid September to the end of January or mid February to the middle of June. Some students are in the workplace full days. Students do not attend the placement during the school holidays.