Cooperative Education Preparation
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
The Co-op Process
• Classroom participation and individual consultation
• Job Postings• Interviews• Job Offers/Acceptance• On-site visit• Work Term/Audit Package
Classroom Success
• Attendance - be on time to every class
• Cell phones
• Ask if you don’t understand
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
•Skills you need to enter/remain/progress in the world of work
•Fundamental, teamwork, management and personal skills
Skills in need of improvement:
• Ability to Problem Solve
• Communication abilities
• Positive Interpersonal skills/attitude
• Literacy/Numeracy
• Cross-cultural awareness/recognition
• Technical (computer)
• Personal (organization)
• Interpersonal
• Attitudes/Ethics/Values
Skills Samples
Employers Prefer:
• Communication (listen/verbal/written)
• Interpersonal Ability
• Arrive prepared and focused
• Problem solving/creativity
Multiple Student Benefits
– Confidence and Personal Growth
– Technical Experience & Career Exploration
– Contacts and networking
– Income
Employers Benefit
– Dedicated, quality, educated staff
– Assessing/developing potential permanent employees
– Bring creativity to the workplace
Mohawk Contributes
– Regular contact with business and industry
– Student employment opportunities
– Employers seek guidance from you/us
– Prepared you for success
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.
PlacePro Features
• 24/7 through Internet
• Record of jobs/applications
• Multiple resumes/letters/portfolios
• F/T, P/T, Seasonal opportunities
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)
Accessing PlacePro
What you should see…
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
Uploading documents
Level of Competence Actions
Unconscious Incompetence “I am not aware I cannot perform that task.”
Conscious Incompetence “I know that I cannot perform that task.”
Conscious Competence “I am aware of my ability to perform that task.
Unconscious Competence “I am not aware of my ability to perform that task.”
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