1. Getting Started Steps To Your Successful Co-op
Melanie Beyak
Co-op Advisor
Office A218 – 29
Ext 3040

2. What is Co-op?
Co operative Education is a program which alternates periods of academic study with periods of work experience so the student can apply their classroom learning in appropriate business and industry settings
Positions are approved by Co-op & Career Services
The student is engaged in productive work not only observation
The student’s progress is monitored by Co-op & Career Services
The student is supervised and evaluated by the Co-op employer

3. Your Co-op Work Term Credit Requirements
Completion of contract – start/end date (May– Aug)
Completion of hours
35 Hours per week X 16 weeks = 560
Minimum Requirement = 420
Completion of required paperwork at the end of your term (as part of your work term report)
Record of attendance
Supervisor meeting form
Employer evaluation
NOTE: students must work a minimum of 30 hours per week and no more than 40 each week will be counted for co-op

4. Student Responsibilities
Have a valid co-op work permit
Paid your fees
Check regularly for communication from your Co-op Advisor
Conduct your job search
Lambton College Postings (myCareer)
Networking
Outside opportunities
Approach employers directly
Keep a professional online presence (facebook)
The final responsibility for securing employment rests with the student

5. Note
Lambton College DOES NOT guarantee that students will secure Co-op positions
Every effort will be made to assist the student in securing a co-op opportunity when the student participates by
Utilizing the services provided by the myCareer Centre

6. Co-op Eligibility
Have at least a passing grade in all program courses in semesters prior to the determination of eligibility;
Be enrolled in, or have successfully completed, all program courses in the current semester at the time of application for the co-op positions;
Have a program cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above at the end of the semester prior to the determination of eligibility.

7. Co-op Eligibility
Co-op Eligibility has been determined and those individuals who (according to my records) have not met the criteria will be ed at their STUDENT ADDRESS. If you receive an and feel this is in error, you need to see me personally immediately.

8. Steps to Co-op Success Key Marketing Materials
Is your product packaged well?
Neat, error free and presented well, are you identifying what the employer is looking for?
Key Marketing Materials
Cover Letter
Resume
Interview skills
Business cards/elevator pitch
Program capabilities (BMAN, BMIB, BMHR)
Previous evaluations/Letters of recommendation/References
Ontario tax credit
Supervisor Guidelines

9. myCareer Job Postings
Eligible students will be able to view the jobs and apply through myCareer
Follow instructions carefully in regard to deadlines, application process, required documents, etc.

10. Job Acceptance Clarify all details! Job description Hours Salary
BEFORE YOU ACCEPT YOUR JOB
Clarify all details!
Job description
Hours
Salary
Contract dates!!
Conditions of employment

11. Job Acceptance
Once you accept you are committed to that position - No Exceptions
Complete in full the online co-op work term record and submit through the myCareer system for approval within 24 hours of job acceptance

12. Co-op Success DURING CO-OP WORK TERM:
Complete required documentation during the work term (record of attendance, supervisor meetings)
Advise employer if late or sick
Contact your Co-op Advisor for unusual circumstances or difficulties
Remember that at all times you are representing your program and Lambton College
Honour your co-op/contract dates – no changes

13. Company Policies and Procedures
You MUST abide by ALL company policies and procedures while on co-op
If you don’t understand ASK QUESTIONS
Any disciplinary warning or action MUST be taken seriously
If you are fired you will FAIL co-op and you will not be able to graduate from your program
While on Co-op you are still a Lambton College student

14. myCareer Centre Services/Resources
myCareer Centre Homepage
Co-op FAQs
Tips for on the Job Success
Job search, networking, linkedIn info, and much more
myCareer Centre Job Posting site
Jobs (co-op and career services)
Events/Workshops
Appointments
Employer Showcase (employers on campus recruiting students) – events
Co-Curricular Record
myCareer Facebook page
Reminders of employers on campus, job fairs etc.
Career Coach
Resume builder
Optimal Resume
Sample resumes and cover letter, practice interview, helpful videos and much more

15. Log in with your Lambton
Username and password

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

21. 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”

26. Questions? Thank You! Next workshops:
Resume/cover letter – Feb 1 11:30 F101
-samples, checklists, do’s & don'ts…
Job search/interviews – Feb 8 11:30 F101
-LinkedIn, behavioural based interview q & A’s…
Thank You!