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Cooperative Education Preparation

Cooperative Education Preparation. Mohawk Co-op Program. 1 st College Co-op Program in Canada One of the largest with over 300 employers Over 30 programs with more than 2000 students. The Co-op Process. Classroom participation and individual consultation Job Postings Interviews

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Cooperative Education Preparation

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  1. Cooperative Education Preparation

  2. Mohawk Co-op Program • 1st College Co-op Program in Canada • One of the largest with over 300 employers • Over 30 programs with more than 2000 students

  3. The Co-op Process • Classroom participation and individual consultation • Job Postings • Interviews • Job Offers/Acceptance • On-site visit • Work Term/Audit Package

  4. Classroom Success • Attendance - be on time to every class • Cell phones • Ask if you don’t understand

  5. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Skills you need to enter/remain/progress in the world of work Fundamental, teamwork, management and personal skills

  6. Skills in need of improvement: • Ability to Problem Solve • Communication abilities • Positive Interpersonal skills/attitude • Literacy/Numeracy • Cross-cultural awareness/recognition

  7. Skills Samples • Technical (computer) • Personal (organization) • Interpersonal • Attitudes/Ethics/Values

  8. Employers Prefer: • Communication (listen/verbal/written) • Interpersonal Ability • Arrive prepared and focused • Problem solving/creativity

  9. Multiple Student Benefits • Confidence and Personal Growth • Technical Experience & Career Exploration • Contacts and networking • Income

  10. Employers Benefit • Dedicated, quality, educated staff • Assessing/developing potential permanent employees • Bring creativity to the workplace

  11. Mohawk Contributes • Regular contact with business and industry • Student employment opportunities • Employers seek guidance from you/us • Prepared you for success

  12. PlacePro • View Jobs • Create individual portfolios for each job - targeted resume/cover letter • Apply to Jobs • Check on status of posting, eg. open/close, reposted, cancellation, etc.

  13. PlacePro Features • 24/7 through Internet • Record of jobs/applications • Multiple resumes/letters/portfolios • F/T, P/T, Seasonal opportunities

  14. Co-op Agreement • Go to your MOCOMotion account • Click Jobs Tab • Click on PlacePro • Read the agreement carefully • Click Accept (or see Co-op Staff immediately)

  15. Accessing PlacePro

  16. What you should see…

  17. To View Jobs • Submit resume for critiquing (once returned) • Activate your PlacePro account • Upload resume to PlacePro International students: submit Work Visa *complete the above will be able to see jobs

  18. Uploading documents

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