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Internships Help Students & Employers Achieve Their Goals
Cooperative Work Experience Education
College of the Canyons
An Award-Winning Program
How Long Has Cooperative Work Experience Education Existed?
In 2006 the Cooperative Work Experience Education movement in the United States reached its 100th anniversary
Founded by Herman Schneider, Dean of Engineering, at the University of Cincinnati
Goals: Bridge the gap between college &
industry to prepare young engineers for practical work after graduation
Gain formally recognized practical training as part of their education
What Does The Research Show?
NACE 2004 Experiential Education Survey Nearly 58% of students who served internships were
offered full-time employment with their internship employers
Nearly half of the employers said they offer higher starting salaries to graduates with internship/co-op experience
53% of college hires listed internship experience on their resumes
Additional Research
The Benefits of Workplace Experiences 4/05
Interns & CWEE students: Find jobs faster & earn more money than their classmates
because they have experience
Chancellor: Recommends the integration of
work-based learning throughout the curriculum
College of the Canyons: Integrating internship throughout CTE curriculum CWEE internships are required or recommended in 25
programs
Why Integrate WBL/Internships Throughout The Curriculum?
CCTE Model Curriculum Standards (AB1412): “Education must prepare all students for careers”
Economic Development is a mission of Ca. CCs (AB1497): “Strengthen the relationship between school & work by reducing the gap between academics & vocation”
2001 BOG implemented “Ladders of Opportunity” Goal is to combine classroom instruction, career
development & workplace training
New Perkins IV (VTEA) performance standard: Placement or retention in employment
Statewide Assessment of CTEFebruary 07 by West Ed
College, Student & Employer Needs: Difficulty in staying informed about
workplace needs Difficulty in recruiting industry partners Lack of paid workplace opportunities Students lack of appropriate workplace
attitudes & habits Students need to learn in the context of
doing something real
Internship development & placement can help address those needs
Our Internship Website Brings Students & Employers Together
Employers can easily submit internships online @ www.canyons.edu/offices/cwee
660 employers posted internships since April 2002
768 students completed internships
Internships available in 59 majors/disciplines
106+ paid internships currently available
Students can search for internships & apply online
Company names are not usually viewable by students
Screened applications are sent to the employer
Employer schedules interviews & notifies CWEE of selection to ensure student enrolls & receives college credit
CWEE Websitewww.canyons.edu/offices/cwee
Employer information including FLSA guidelines Register & submit an internship
Student internship information Search function, online application, & “Perfect Interview”
Website Downloads: Student Handbook How to Write Workplace Objectives Tips for Internship Success Interview Dos & Don’ts
Institutional R & D conducts electronic Employer & SLO Surveys & publishes an annual report
Why Do Employers Want Interns?(2,881 Internships Posted Since 4/02)
Highly Motivated College Interns: Provide outstanding assistance to overloaded employees Contribute to business success by increasing productivity Introduce innovative, fresh ideas and talent
Effective recruitment & screening method
“An opportunity to help educate and train our future workforce”
Is Work Experience RelevantTo Student Goals?
Student Goals - AACC National Survey of 200,000: To be self-reliant
To have a steady and secure job
To make a lot of money
To meet new and interesting people
CWEE & Internships help students achieve their goals!
How Do Students Benefit Through The Integration Of Internships?
Internships provide students with:
Relevance (connection between school & jobs)
A seamless transition from school to career
On-the-job applied education
Training using current technologies
Linkages to career pathways
Opportunities to acquire job skills & create an employment history
Internships May Also Improve Educational Completion Rates
College of the Canyons Graduate Exit Survey – “Barriers to Completing Education in a Timely Fashion” Deciding Educational Goals (23%) Choosing a Career (16%)
“It is difficult for young people to make sound career-life choices without testing them in the real world of practical experience…” Daniel Yankelovich
“…sequencing education first & work later forces young people to make fateful choices before they are equipped to do so, or worse, to postpone them until it is too late” Daniel Yankelovich
Internships help students make educational & career choices
What Do Students Want?
According to The Silent Epidemic – Perspectives of High School Dropouts, March 2006:
“Make school more relevant & engaging”“Enhance connection between school & work” 81% said they want more
opportunities for real-world learning (internships, service learning, etc.)
Students need to see the connection
between school & getting a good job
How Did COC Create 2,881 Internships Since April 2002?
“Grow Your Business w/College Interns” brochure
Launched internship website with a press release
“Increase Productivity w/College Interns” brochure
“Help Wanted?” flyer
Targeted employers using: Industry Guide Valley Industrial Association Chamber of Commerce HR Managers Adjunct faculty
Marketing Internships/CWEE to Students(106+ Paid Internship Available Fall 08)
Emails to students, faculty & entire campus
Emails provide internship descriptions & links
Student email addresses sorted by major
Online application to COC Interested in internships? 7,287 from May 05 – July 08
Hard copy application to COC Hours I expect to work
Marketing To Students
“Where Will You Find a Job?” brochure
Flyers & Posters: “Research Shows” flyers “Learn More; Earn More” flyers & posters
Download at www.calworkplace.org
Banner in A & R/Counseling building
10 minute testimonial video
Presentations: Board of Trustees, Divisions, Departments, Counseling, MAC, Classes etc.
Internship bullets & URL on faculty syllabi & dept. websites
Sources Of Funding
District 2000/2001 Initially funded Director position &
one PT staff Partnership for Excellence 2000/2001
$35,000: part-time staff & marketing School-to-Career 2001/2002
$40,000: website development & marketing Tech Prep 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06
$7,550 per year: internship development/placement PT staff District 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06
$42,168 per year: part-time staff, supplies, printing, mileage etc.
(does not include Director’s compensation) District 2007-2008
$55,398
How Can You Help Students & Employers Achieve Their Goals?
Advocate for new Perkins IV & SB70 funding to develop internship programs
Integrate WBL throughout the curriculum
Promote internship development / placement
Publicize your internship success stories
Share your internship marketing materials
Replicate & improve model programs
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
Thank You!
Contacts:Stan Wright, College of the Canyons 661-362-3889, [email protected] www.canyons.edu/cwee
Antonio Diaz, Artificestudios661-607-3007www.artificestudios.com