provide the opportunity for students to learn from experts in the field

develop the employability skills and work ethic valued by the labour force

enrich classroom learning with practical application

provide students with the opportunity to access emerging technologies

contribute to a skilled and responsive workforce

possible opportunities that the placement might offer the student

placement assessment

job tasks for the student

student needs and expectations

how the placement experience relates to the course curriculum expectations

procedures involved with monitoring, communication and evaluation

student time sheets/ logs

confidentiality policies

health and safety practices and procedures including personal protective equipment

accident reporting

schedule of Co-operative Education workplace hours for the student

Provide a safe working and learning environment

Provide orientation and workplace site specific health and safety training

Provide the student with written or oral feedback after the initial interview as part of the learning experience

Designate one employee, if necessary, to be responsible for direct daily supervision of the student

Assist the teacher in developing the Student Co-operative Education Learning Plan (SCELP) for the student by reviewing and refining student job tasks

Provide challenging learning experiences that will encourage personal growth and develop career goals

Help the student function as an integral part of a team

Sign the student’s time sheets/logs in order to verify placement hours

Meet with the teacher several times over the course of the placement to discuss the student progress

Complete the performance appraisals for the student (the teacher is ultimately responsible for the overall evaluation and the assignment of grades)