Employer Checklist for Co-op and Internships
Before Co-op/Internship
- Engage with RRC Polytech Co-op Coordinator to share your aims and learn about the programs that suit your needs
- Define your expectations, possibly through a job posting, so that students can assess their fit for the co-op internship role
- Highlight what the students will learn within your organization and describe the culture and environment of your business
- Depending on the program, participate in a screening and selection process to recruit your co-op student(s)/interns
During Co-op/Internship
- Designate someone to provide support to the co-op student. This could be an opportunity for a future leader to gain supervision/mentorship experience
- Engage the co-op student with impactful work and help them understand the connection between their work and the goals of the organization
- Provide regular feedback to the co-op intern on what is going well and what could be improved (we recommend weekly meetings)
- Reach out to your educational partner if a challenging situation arises and you need their help
After Co-op/Internship
- Provide a formal assessment of the co-op intern’s performance to the educational partner
- Conduct an exit interview with the co-op intern and encourage them to share feedback on how to improve the experience within your organization
- Connect with your educational partner to review your co-op/internship experiences and discuss potential challenges and opportunities for hiring
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.