Work Term Expectations
During the work term, students are expected to:
- Conform to all the conditions and rules that apply to employees in the organization
- Exercise ethical workplace conduct
- Set goals for learning
- Take the initiative to enhance their professional, academic, and personal skills
- Maintain employer confidentiality
- Accept feedback, suggestions for improvement in a positive manner
- Participate in work-site visits
- Resolve problems or issues that may arise in a prompt, professional manner
- Advise the employer and their Co-op Education Instructor of any concerns or problems with their work assignment or environment as soon as an issue arises
- Keep in contact with their co-op office
- Complete and submit your work term report to the co-op office by the due date. Due dates are April 15th, August 15th and December 15th. If the 15th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the report will be due on the following Monday.
For more information, see the Canadian Association of Co-operative Education’s Code of Ethics