Employer's Role
Employer Responsibilities:
- To assist the student with the development of five job related learning objectives
- To provide a minimum of 180 hours of work during the semester (approximately 13 hours/week)
- To allow site visits by a Career Services staff member
- To complete a mid-semester progress report
- To rate the learning objectives at the end of the semester
Employer Advantages:
- A great way to bring in talented students to contribute to the organization with work, ideas and new energy
- Provides an effective, low risk evaluation and training ground for prospective full-time employees
- Oppportunity to participate in and influence the educational process
- Greater average retention rates among permanent employees recruited and hired through co-op programs
- Upon the student's graduation, you have an opportunity to hire a full-time, prescreened employee who fits your needs and is already familiar with the needs of your organization
