Information+for+Employers

Co-operative Education and Work Experience Employer Reference Guide flat

= Student Interview = Employers are asked to interview each student prior to commencement of the work term and report to the school on the assessment of that interview.

= Student Confidentiality = Student confidentiality is of prime concern to both employers and school administration. During the pre-employment orientation, students will receive information on this critical issue and will be asked to affix a signature to a Confidentiality Agreement with the school and the employer. A copy of the Confidentiality Agreement is included in this handbook.

= Monitors = A formal visit to the worksite will be made approximately every three weeks to see the student at work and discuss the student’s progress with the worksite supervisor.

= Reflective Learning = The students schedule of work shows days marked for reflective learning activities. On these days the students remain at school for reflection and discussion of workplace learning. This is a requirement of the Department of Education.

= Attendance policy = Students are to report to work from 1pm.- 3pm. each day unless previous arrangements have been made with the school and the worksite supervisor. A complete copy of the policy is included in this handbook.

= Insurance Coverage = The Worker’s Compensation Act arranged through the Department of Education will cover students at worksites during pre-arranged hours of work. Coverage can be extended beyond the pre-arranged times if agreed to by the employer, student and school.

= Wages/Salary = Students receiving on site training as part of an education program will **not be paid wages or salary.** Arrangements to work for pay can be made with the student outside of the pre-arranged work time. NOTE: When a student receives wages for work, he/she is not covered by the Department of Education Worker’s Compensation Agreement.

= Driving = Students who must drive to and from the work sites are covered through their own vehicle insurance policy. In those instances where a student may drive a business vehicle, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that students are covered under the business insurance policy.

= Employer Evaluations = Employers are asked to complete two formal evaluations during the term of the work placement. These evaluations will form 40% of the students final mark.

= Student Weekly Journals = Each student is responsible for keeping a daily record of hours worked and duties performed. The journal must be turned into the teacher at the end of every week to be marked. Work site supervisors may be asked to verify the contents of the journal.

= Training Plans = The employer will be asked to meet with the school supervisor and develop a plan outlining the tasks the student can perform while at their work placement.

= Downloadable Resources =

[|Employer's Log Sheet.doc]

//**Training Plans Examples**// [|TrainingPlan1.doc] [|Trainingplan2.doc] [|TrainingPlan3.doc] [|TrainingPlan4.doc] [|TrainingPlan5.doc]