georgian college co op employer guide april 2015
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Information and contacts for employers interested in hiring Georgian College co-op students and graduates.TRANSCRIPT
EMPLOYER’S GUIDE
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAND CAREER SUCCESS
Make Education Work
CO-OP AT GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Benefits of hiring a co-op student
• Opportunity to hire a student with a fresh perspective and up-to-date knowledge of the industry
• You may be eligible for an Ontario Co-operative Education tax credit of up to $3,000 per student
• Free up permanent staff for more complex tasks, new projects or vacation time; students are available year round
• Assist with your succession planning by assessing students before considering them for permanent employment
• Evaluate on-the-job performance for future full time positions; reduce training periods for future graduate hiring
Georgian is the largest co-operative education college in Canada. With over 45 years of
experience and over 50 co-op and internship programs to choose from, we are sure you will
find a student with the skills and training you require. Georgian College has worked with over
6,000 employers world-wide to develop co-op employment opportunities for our students.
Jason Davenport, a Marine Navigation Technology student,received the $1,000 Co-op Student of the Year Award for hisoutstanding dedication to co-op through his work term, academicachievements and for promoting co-op to other students.
Co-operative Education and Career Success
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Employer responsibilities
• Submit an accurate job description• Interview potential candidates and select student to hire• Acknowledge the student is hired in an employee-employer relationship; outlining hours of work, start and end
dates and job requirements• Ensure workplace accident insurance coverage and conduct a workplace specific health and safety orientation • Provide the student with orientation, training and an increasing degree of challenging tasks related to the
learning objectives of their program of study• Ensure the student is provided with a supervisor who will oversee their work, discuss expectations and give
feedback• Inform Co-op Consultant of any concerns with student performance or work term changes• Communicate with a Co-op Consultant at least once for work term monitoring (through an on-site visit,
telephone, email or Skype conversation) • Complete an official co-op employer evaluation at the end of the work term
Student availability
Students are available for co-op work terms or seasonal employment at various times of the year. Most work terms start in January, May or September and are typically four months in length; some programs have 8 month work terms. You can also hire part-time, contract, seasonal or full-time employees; our job posting website is actively promoted to students from co-op and non co-op programs, graduates and alumni.
*To reference student availability by program, please go to www.georgiancollege.ca
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We help make your recruiting process efficient
• Assist you in determining which program would be the best fit for your needs• You can post your co-op/internship opportunities on our Orbis job search portal 24/7 - at no cost• Collect and deliver resumes for you to short list; you chose the students for interviewing • Contact students and organize interviews; and provide interview space on campus if required• Notify success candidates(s) after interviews• Maintain regular communication with you and the student(s) during the work term
Follow these simple steps to register and post your job opportunities:
1. Go to https://careerandcoop.georgiancollege.ca/home.htm and select EMPLOYERS
2. Register for an account by completing the required information (an email address is required)
3. Login and select CO-OP/INTERNSHIP or CAREER (for non co-op and grad jobs)
4. Upload your posting and complete the required fields5. Once approved, you will be notified through email that the posting
is available for students to view
Or email your opportunity to [email protected]
Hiring a Georgian College Co-op student is easy
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Contact a Co-op Consultant to discuss your recruitment needsTelephone: 705-728-1968, extension 1340 Email: [email protected]
Contact a Career Consultant to discuss career planning services Telephone: 705-728-1968, extension 1340 Email: [email protected]
Career Success
We provide opportunities for your employees to grow by offering a full range of career planning services to community clients and prospective students on a fee for service basis. Using a variety of assessments and resources, we can help individuals:
• Continue their education to meet the requirements of their current position• Acquire higher level skills and competencies for long term perspectives• Explore their interests and ambitions• Decide what they want from their careers now and in the future• Set professional development goals• Make a career change
Contract Hiring
Your company may be interested in contract hiring versus direct hiring. The student(s) you hire are not on your payroll, they actually become temporary employees of Georgian College while working for your company a co-op student. The administration process is simple; payroll is handled by the college and the co-op employer is invoiced on a monthly basis, In addition to salary and benefit costs, the college adds an affordable fee for contract processing. Ask us about this option.
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Connect with Georgian College…
Interested in lending your expertise to benefit student learning and the sectors in which they will be employed? Join an Advisory Committee relevant to your industry by contacting the Program Coordinator. A list of full time programs and contacts available at www.georgiancollege.ca
Need to enhance the knowledge of your employees to stay competitive? Our Corporate Training and Workforce Development team can help! Contact them today for a customized learning experience at [email protected]
Want to turn your bright ideas into reality? Team up with Georgian’s Centre for Applied Research and Innovation to work with students, faculty and resources to help turn your challenges into profits. Connect at [email protected]
Looking for a location to hold your next function? Georgian’s Conference and Events Services staff can help you plan the perfect event, big or small. Contact them at 705-722-5120 or [email protected]
Looking to donate funds or materials, or participate in our fundraising events such as our Golf Classic or Dream Gala, to help our students fulfill their academic goals? Contact our Awards and Scholarships officer and fundraising team at [email protected]
Are you an entrepreneur looking for networking, training, funding, or mentorship? Contact Georgian’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre at [email protected]
Wondering what special activities and perks are available at Georgian for graduates through the Alumni Association? Visit GeorgianCollege.ca/alumni to see the array of options