Co-opertive Education

Office 1054

Employability Skills Profile

Employability SKILLS are flexible, adaptable and transferrable to any

work placement….

LOTS of FORMS- to be read, filled and signed by:

-coop student-coop teacher-parent/guardian-employer-principal

Assessment• Pre-Placement Formative & Summative Assessments (15%): Students work on a number of in-class

assignments covering essential skills; workplace health & safety; in class discussions; WHMIS certification; Orientation to Safety; and will have a written test demonstrating understanding of topics covered.

• Employer Progress Report & Time Logs (40%): Students are required to document daily, and pass in weekly, a time log signed by their supervisor, stating hours worked and activities performed. Logs are marked on punctuality and accurate documentation. Employers will provide students with formative feedback at midterm, and complete a final assessment based upon employable skills identified as being essential. This will be done by the supervisor in consultation with the co-op teacher.

• Journals (10%): Students are required to complete a total of ten journals on assigned topics relating to their co-op workplace. Journals are initially marked on content and are to be later revised and placed in portfolio.

• Career Research Paper (10%): Students are to conduct research on the career/job they hope to do following graduation. Pending interest and availability for placement, this may or may not be the same career choice as they are placed for co-op.

• Portfolio (15%): Encompassing all experiences, in and out of school, students will compile data, pictures, letters, awards, etc. to demonstrate to potential employer essential skills including fundamental, personal management and teamwork.

• Presentation (10%): Students will present an overview of their co-op placement experience, encouraging audience participation through hands-on learning activities and assessment.

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Make-upPiercingsPerfumeFront or back body parts

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Other FORMS- to be signed by:-coop student-coop teacher-parent-employer-principal

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

ORIENTATION CHECKLIST FOR EMPLOYERS

PURPOSE: The Orientation Checklist will assist the employer in making the students transition to the work force fluid and stress-free. This knowledge should aid in a good start in the place of employment, and help the student towards becoming a competent, productive employee!

•Introduce the student to all persons whom they will have contact.•Show the student location of offices, equipment and supplies they will use.•Explain the duties of the students first assignments.•Inform the student of who will be directly responsible for their supervision.•Inform co-workers of their relationship to the student, and solicit their cooperation.•Inform student of arrival quitting time and check-in and check-out procedures.•Inform student of lunchtime and relief procedures and regulations.•Inform student of location of restrooms, lunchroom telephone, etc.•Inform student of expected appropriate work attire.•Inform student about any work information to be kept confidential.•Inform the student of career possibilities in the work site.

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Time Sheets rubrics

Weekly Time Sheet guidelines : Value of 5 points

2 point: all required information - student name, company, supervisor, date, time in and out, daily total hours, total week hours worked,

and both signatures.3 points: complete description of daily activities

MINUS 10% IF LATE.

Journal rubrics

Weekly Journal guidelines : Value of 10 points

Must be passed in on Mondays or first school day of the week.

1-Must have the following information at the top of the page (2 points)Name in full , Date passed inTopic of journal and Week dates , COOP Teacher’s name

2-Document must (2 points)one full page, typeddouble spaced12 font

3-Body of Document must (6 points)Be on topic and relate to your job placementCorrected for spelling, proper grammar and punctuation

MINUS 10% IF LATE.

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Arriving on time, leaving early, punctuality, attendance, excuses…excuses…excuses, always blaming others, bad mood, dress code???,

TRUST=responsibilities = fun stuff you want to learn…

Co-op drop-outs

Attendance -------------Cell phones ------------------------Stealing and lyingdisobeyingLack of respect of others and equipment

Code of Ethics

• Honesty• Integrity• Respect• Professionalism