PETC Co-op Getting Started & Active Job Search Workshop 2018W Co-op Term Presented by: Patti Helps

Lambton College Power Engineers Club Why Join?? Plant tours Networking opportunities with upper classmen & industry reps Productive way to give back as well as benefit We have many great ideas but they require committed volunteers If you want to become actively involved, contact Patti Helps directly

Search Facebook for “Lambton College Power Engineers” Examples of Events: Guest Speakers Plant Tours Employer Q&A Bowling Night Golf Tournament Once you join, you should provide your email address through FB message. Executive is trying to get an email list together to better communicate with members.

Power Engineers Club – UPCOMING EVENTS HR PANEL October 4 7:00pm – 9:00pm Details will be on the FB page.

PE Club – Co-Curricular Record The Co-Curricular Record is an official, non-academic document that formally recognizes your participation in out-of-classroom activities that enhance student learning and personal growth. You would use your Co-Curricular Record to enhance your resume and academic transcript. The transferable skills you obtain from volunteering through Lambton College can contribute to increased employment opportunities.

Lambton College Power Engineers Club EXECUTIVE President, Andrew Vanderwielen (CPET) Vice President, Derek Vye (CPET) Secretary, Adam Warner (PET) Treasure, Jeremy Zimmer (PET) Event Planner, Jeffrey Williams (CPET) Faculty Advisor, Patti Helps EACH EXECUTIVE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR THEIR REPLACEMENT; YOU WOULD SHADOW FOR 2 SEMESTERS THEN TAKE OVER THE POSITION. Contact Patti Helps if you are interested.

Lambton College Mentorship Program https://www. lambtoncollege

Services of myCareer Centre myCareer Centre Homepage http://www.mylambton.ca/myCareer/Students/Home/ Resources for preparing for: Job Search Resume/Cover Letter Interviews Employer Showcase (log into the myCareer System http://mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca ; Go to Career Services then Career Event) Co-op FAQ’s http://www.mylambton.ca/mycareer/students/Frequently_Asked_Questions/

Co-op Model

PET/PTNX/PETX Historical Statistical Overview

Current Recruitment #’s PET – 9 eligible (9 previously secured co-op in 2017S) PETX – 3 eligible

Co-op Eligibility Co-op Eligibility for the Winter recruitment has been determined and those individuals who (according to my records) have not met the criteria have been emailed. If you received an email and feel this is in error, you need to see me personally immediately to seek a fix. I will not deal with this issue via email nor telephone.

Co-op Policy & Procedure IMPORTANT! Familiarize yourself with the Co-op Policy and Procedures. LINK TO CO-OP POLICY LINK TO CO-OP PROCEDURES

CO-OP PROCEDURES Did you know… Verbal acceptance of a co-op is binding? Reneging on a co-op with an employer is grounds to fail your co-op immediately? You should read this document to find out more about this and many more important facts. LINK TO CO-OP PROCEDURES

Steam Plant List You will need to reference this list in order to complete the Survey of Intent (see next slide) htpps://www.mylambton.ca/myCareer/students/workshops/

Mandatory Online PET SURVEY OF INTENT This survey MUST be completed by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: THE LINK TO THE SURVEY HAS BEEN EMAILED TO YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT.

PURPOSE OF THE Online Survey of Intent The Survey of Intent gives Justin Gingerich (Job Developer) & Patti Helps (Co-op Advisor) a snapshot into the dynamics of the individuals in this recruitment. Things like: How many intend to do a co-op this winter? Where are people at with their 4th Class Exams? Willingness to go out of town? Willingness to do a volunteer co-op for steam time? Where geographically are people targeting? Reminder of how this process unfolds!

PURPOSE OF THE Online Survey of Intent What it ISN’T: It is NOT the beginning & end of YOUR job search efforts What is IS: It is the beginning of you refining what your ideal preferences are but there are no guarantees that you will be able to secure a co-op there; you may have to reassess as you go along and expand your search Collectively the information we gather from ALL of the survey’s gives our job developer a geographical idea of where to target his efforts outside of Sarnia/Lambton; London & Windsor.

YOUR Next Steps… Complete the online Survey of Intent by Monday, September 18 (Link to survey has been emailed to your personal email account) Have your own personal weekly action plan of what plants you plan to reach out to personally. Do NOT connect with any employers in the Sarnia/Lambton; London or Windsor areas until you have talked with Justin Gingerich first. IMPORTANT: It is VITAL that all student job searches be done in consultation with Justin Gingerich to avoid multiple students reaching out to the same employers and angering them. Make a weekly list of companies you plan on reaching out to each week. BEFORE CONTACTING ANYONE, drop by and briefly speak to Justin in order to co-ordinate the effort. He may have already spoken to the chief there…he may have some inside information that will help you. He may know that that company is not taking anyone this term so don’t waste your time/energy etc.

YOUR Next Steps… As you contact companies, stay connected with Justin so that you both can work in tandem. Keep adjusting your strategy and expanding your search area while working with Justin Verbal acceptances are binding! Once you have accepted a co-op (verbally, via email, with paperwork etc.) your recruitment is over. Reneging on a co-op is terms for immediately failing your co-op. Please familiarize yourself fully with the co-op policies and procedures found here: https://www.mylambton.ca/mycareer/students/Policies_And_Procedures/ If you secure a co-op, you must come and see Patti Helps within 24 hours to complete the appropriate paperwork Work Place Insurance and Liability Insurance is available through the college if you secure a volunteer co-op. Proper paperwork must be done within 24 hours of acceptance through Patti Helps

IMPORTANT! Any co-op you consider MUST provide 3 months qualifying steam time. If it does not, it cannot be approved.

3. Social Media FACEBOOK: Most companies have Facebook pages that you can follow! LinkedIn: How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job Create a Profile. Here are tips for creating a profile on LinkedIn. Consider a Photo. You can add a photo (a headshot is recommended) to your LinkedIn profile. Keywords and Skills. Include all your resume keywords and skills in your profile, so your profile will be found. Build Your Network. Connect with other members and build your network. The more connections you have, the more opportunities you Search Jobs. Use the job search section to find job listings. Join Relevant GROUPS…(like Institute of Power Engineers!)

4. BROADEN your SEARCH to INCREASE your ODDS If you are only concentrating on SARNIA, you must realize that the odds of employment in your field will be greatly limited, and there is a high probability you will not be successful

5. Steam Time Issues – VOLUNTEER??? This sluggish economy may require short term sacrifice for long term gain... For the right position, consider volunteering at a company Gets you excellent exposure to a company and demonstrates initiative and commitment to your chosen profession Essential for you to become a 4th Class PE before you enter your fourth academic term (in order to get the 11 months 3rd class steam time reduction) Could lead to future career opportunities if you perform well. A chief is well connected…impress him and it could open doors for years to come; Screw up…it could haunt you for years to come. Lambton College can provide WSIB insurance coverage & liability insurance for unpaid work terms with Ontario employers.

Financial Assistance for Volunteer DOMESTIC students: If you are on OSAP and you secure a volunteer co-op, speak to Carrie Caldwell in the Registrar’s Office regarding funding options. There is a “Study Period Extension Form – Volunteer Co-op” form that you need to complete.

Minimum Plant Size Code for Qualifying Steam Time

Reality Check! YOU are responsible to secure your own co-op! Justin Gingerich (Job Developer) & Patti Helps are here to help but you need to be actively networking and seeking opportunities weekly until you have secured something We have maintained a 100% success rate in students securing co-op in the PETC program (between the two opportunities); HOWEVER, it is important to note that approximately 80-90% of the PETC co-ops are volunteer and outside of the Sarnia/Lambton area In order to acquire the 11 months 3rd Class steam time reduction &/or to write the 3rd class exams, the TSSA has said that you must be a CERTIFIED 4TH CLASS POWER ENGINEER by the time you BEGIN your 4th academic term! You cannot become a certified 4th Class Power Engineer without the additional 3 months industry steam time therefore co-op is essential. You must do whatever you have to do to secure that steam time!!!

Reality Check! Be aware of your competition All Power Engineering programs across Ontario are searching for the same steam time opportunities as you. You need to beat them to the opportunity! DO NOT DELAY! With the decrease in the price of the barrel of oil, CPET opportunities are scarce. Soon they will be trying to get a volunteer steam time opportunity. You need to secure yours before they flood the market.

myCareer System mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca

Log in with your Lambton Username and password

Make sure you click on “All Active Co-op Jobs”

Name your document the company name (i.e. “lambtoncollege” Upload PDF document with no space in title Retype document name above browser box under “Name”

Scroll over to cancel application

WORK TERM RECORD in the myCareer System - What to do once you’ve secured a co-op? Once you have secured a co-op, you need to go onto the myCareer system and fill out your online Work Term Record. Closely review the next slides to see step by step instructions how to do this.

Before Submitting Your Online Work Term Record What You Need To Know Before Submitting Your Online Work Term Record By submitting a complete online work term record, you will no longer be able to access co-op postings for your program on the myCareer system Incomplete work term records will not be saved. All mandatory fields are required for successful submission. If you do not have all of the information, you will need to gather the details and start over

Completing The Online Work Term Record Form Your offer paperwork should includes all of the required information to complete your work term record (employer contact, wage, hours per week, etc.) You will be required to agree to student responsibilities and consent for release of information statements. Students must select YES to continue on with the form and submit the work term record The comments field is optional and can include any additional information not included in the work term record. Example: schedule, honorarium information, etc. Completed forms will remain in a pending status for review by the co-op advisor. Once the co-op advisor has reviewed the information, the status of the work term record will be changed to approved

Positions Secured On Your Own Student secured positions require verification from the employer. Once the work term record is submitted by the student, the co-op advisor will contact the employer/supervisor to verify the details of the offer. If the information aligns and the position meets co-op criteria, the work term record will be approved

Online Work Term Record To find the online work term record form, log into your myCareer account and click on the co-op tab.

Online Work Term Record Click the blue CREATE WORK TERM RECORD to begin entering your co-op/internship information

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