CWE
Employer Information
A company's decision to provide a training site for a Cooperative Work Experience student indicates their commitment to the growth and development of the industry. As the quality and skill of workers new to the field increases, so does the industry as a whole.
A quality CWE placement begins with a commitment by the training site to the student and to providing quality supervision. As the student is exposed to authentic work situations that cause them to apply the classroom knowledge in a work context, they develop positive work skills. Quality supervision allows the student to ask questions and understand the work they are performing.
Quality Placements Include:
- Strong commitment to training through CWE.
- Clearly delineated job description outlining tasks and projects to be undertaken.
- Positions that represent progress towards the students stated career goal.
- Provisions for a specific work area for the student.
- Scheduled exposure to other professional staff, clientele, or activities for professional growth.
- Opportunity for professional mentoring.
- Emphasis on the development of critical thinking and skills development.
Quality Supervision Includes:
- Direct, one-to-one supervision and training provided by work supervisor and co-workers.
- Provisions for a regular meeting time during the week with the work supervisor for training, answering questions, discussion with student, clarification, or new assignments.
- Opportunities to discuss issues which may arise at the job site and to hear feedback from student.
- Opportunities for career exploration by student (e.g., interviewing other people in the office, talking with Personnel Director, etc.)
- Time for participation in on-site mid-term visit by CWE Coordinator and/or instructor.
- Exit interview of student and completion of final evaluation form by site supervisor.
Questions? Send us an email, call 503.399.5029 or stop by Building 2, Room 115 on the Salem Campus.
Updated October 2006 by the College Advancement Department.