Programs that have a field placement component are:
- Office Administration - Executive
- Office Administration - Legal
- Office Administration - Health Services
- Tourism
Work Experience is a course and is reflected in the student’s official transcript. Grades are assigned as “R” (requirements met) or “FL” (requirements not met).
Eligibility
Students must successfully complete all previous courses within their program in order to qualify for a field placement. Students are also required to be in good academic standing within the current semester and must have demonstrated satisfactory attendance and punctuality throughout the program. The Program Coordinator, in consultation with the Associate Dean, makes the final decision regarding eligibility should extenuating circumstances arise. Students who are uncertain of their status should contact their Program Coordinator at the beginning of the Winter semester.
Please note that due to circumstances beyond the control of the College and limitations in the number of available placements, not all students may be able to participate in the Work Experience partnership.
Students are responsible for their own meals, transportation, parking and incidental expenses while on Work Experience.
Work Experience takes place during the last two weeks of the Winter semester (April).
The Process
The program areas work in partnership with community employers to provide the students with an opportunity to apply their skills in a practical environment. Placements are assigned by the Program Coordinators. It is expected that students take their responsibilities seriously and conform to the requirements of the placement to the best of their ability.
In order to meet College requirements, students are asked to complete a number of forms prior to going out on Work Experience. Students who do not submit these forms will receive a failing grade for the course. Students who are in the Office Administration - Health Services program will be required to complete a Health Tracker Passport prior to placement that includes additional requirements, i.e. immunizations. Students who do not successfully clear these requirements and/or submit the required information will not be permitted to participate in a hospital setting.
The placement period is intended to be two weeks full-time or the equivalent of that time period. In consideration of individual student needs and under extenuating circumstances, work placements can be arranged outside of the regularly scheduled cycle (last 2 weeks of the Winter semester). This is not a usual accommodation and requires the prior approval of the Program Coordinator.
Students must complete all of the time (100%) attendance at the placement) in order to meet the course credit requirements. It is the student's responsibility to arrange directly with they host employer to make up any missed hours/days of work due to illness.
The Program Coordinators are available to address any questions and provide program-specific information. Students will receive their respective assignments and employer contact information about two weeks before the placement begins.
Finding Your Own Placement
In some programs, students may wish to arrange their own work placements. In this situation, students are required to submit their information to the Program Coordinator for approval before contacting the organization. The organization will be contacted by the Program Coordinator, and the appropriateness of the placement will be determined. Each organization will be considered on an individual basis and requests may be denied at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. Students are generally not permitted to use their current place of employment or an organization where a relative is employed as their Work Experience placement.
Follow these three easy steps:
1. Complete a student profile
Please note: Profiles are to be created by February 1, 2024. This feature will not be available after that date.
In order to make the most of the experience for our students and employers, we require some additional information from you. Students, please click on the link below and create your Student Profile. Make only one submission. Only your first submission will be considered. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your Program Coordinator. Tourism students please also complete the online "Student Declaration of Understanding" form. Office Administration Students will receive a hard-copy of this form once they have been matched with their employer.
Please note: By submitting this profile, you are acknowledging that you have read and agreed to the terms set forward in the Student Agreement.
Please review your course outline for procedures and information specific to your program.
2. Check Your Placement Information
Placement information will be updated in CareerReady and alerted in class. Students are asked to contact their assigned employer prior to the beginning of their placement to make arrangements for their arrival.
3. Complete a Placement Evaluation
At the end of the work placement, students are asked to evaluate their placement experience. Please submit the evaluation by April 19, 2024