Work Placement Information

Work Placements consist of scheduled hours of activities with an employer in the workplace and is intended to give students hands-on experience directly related to their field of study. Students may or may not be compensated financially.

Work Placements provide the opportunity for students to integrate learning concepts with the professional and essential skills necessary to be effective and job ready in the workplace upon graduation.

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Work Placement Programs

I am a Work Placement Student

Congratulations!  Successful completion of the post-secondary program Work Placement is the final required course before graduation.

 Students participating in Work Placements benefit in many ways:

• Students "learn by doing" by meeting authentic workplace demands and expectations within their field of study
• Students are able to contribute to the culture of the workplace
• Students are able to apply and expand on program course knowledge, and the employability skills acquired which are valued in the labour market
• Students are able to network with employers who have possible employment opportunities
• Students are evaluated by employers and these employers may be an excellent source for recent, professional workplace references

Work Placement Information and Student Responsibilities

Work Placements are a mandatory course credit and successful completion is a requirement for graduation.  Under certain unique situations, a student who has or is working within their field of study may PLAR the Field Placement course.  Students must talk to their Program Coordinator about the PLAR process.

To be eligible for Work Placements, students must complete all previous semester core courses prior to work term and have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.

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I am a Work Placement Employer

Confederation College and its students are grateful to the many employers who support student learning by providing Work Placements.  Work Placements require time and thoughtful planning by employers who are ready and able to invest in students' on-going learning in the workplace. We appreciate the investment employers have in the education of Confederation College students.

Work Placements provide students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills developed through their academic programs, along with continuous workplace learning which promotes the confidence necessary to perform effectively in future employment.

Employers gain:

• Access to recruiting students from specific programs
• Students who are motivated to work and who could address staffing needs for special projects, high work times and potential on-call needs
• Access to Confederation College opportunities for building a local profile or for potential projects or research
• The satisfaction of contributing to a work ready graduate.

Work Placement Information and Employer Responsibilities

SCS staff work with employers to provide a positive Work Placement experience.  SCS staff will support employers from the beginning to the completion of the work term to ensure both students' and employers' expectations are met.

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• DOWNLOAD Employer Job Description Webform for WORK PLACEMENTS