What to Expect
Before The Students Placement
Co-op teachers will contact you that they have a student (or students) interested in going to your organziation for their co-op placement
if required, students will bring a resume and cover letter to your organization and meet with your about if it will be a good fit
students will bring their Work Education Agreement and their employer permission forms to get signed before their placement
Co-op teachers will meet with you to go over Health and Safety questions, review the program, and answer any questions
During the Student's Placement
your co-op student will have weekly time sheets that they will require a supervisors signature on
co-op teachers will reach out (usually 4-5 weeks into the placement) to do a visit to ensure everything is working out and drop off the students mid-term progress report
co-op teachers schedule visits to see their students in action (when possible...we know there are limitations to this depending on the job and location)
co-op teachers will reach out (usually with 2-3 weeks left of semester) to do a visit and to drop off the students final performance appraisal
After the Student's Placement
within the last two weeks of the semester you will be invited to the Co-op Employer Appreciation Breakfast in the library at EDSS as a thank you for all of your support
any final observations or recommendations can be made regarding the student or the placement
employers feel accomplished for sharing their passion with their co-op student!
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the buses are cancelled?
If the buses are cancelled and schools are closed, the student WILL NOT be going to their unpaid co-op placement.
If the buses are cancelled and schools are open, the student will determine if it is safe for them to go to their co-op placement. If they deem it unsafe, they will let you know that they are unable to attend that day due to the weather.
What if my co-op student has been missing placement days without contacting me or without an explaination?
If your student has been missing, late or not being in contact with you about thier lack of attendance, please contact their co-op teacher. The only way that we know if the student has not been attending sometimes is if the employer tells us. We can address this with the student and hopefully solve the problem moving forward.
What if there is an accident in the workplace?
All situations are different. If medical attention is needed, seek it! All co-op students have a blue emergency card on them at all times. Thier teacher contact information is on that card as well as their health card information. Contact thier teacher immediately if there has been an accident that requires medical attention.
What if I can not offer enough hours duing the school day for the student to earn enough for their credits?
Contact your student's co-op teacher. A lot of the time we can work out a solution.