Orientation

Agenda
Introduction of Co-op Coordinators
Overview of the Co-op Program
Eligibility
Process
Options

Next Steps
Breakout Session with Co-op Coordinators
Cincinnati State was founded on
the principle that education occurs
best when classroom instruction is
reinforced by related work
experience acquired through
cooperative education.
What is Co-op? What is Internship?
Main goal of Co-op and Internship is
helping make students marketable in
their chosen career path.

Co-opis earning college credit in a paid

work experience in a field of study.
Internship is non-paid work experience in a
field of study.
Introduction of Co-op
Coordinators
Vision of a Cincinnati State Graduate

A Cincinnati State graduate will be able to:

Read critically, including the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed books,
documents, and articles.
Produce clear, logical, correct, coherent and properly documented prose.
Plan, write, and deliver an effective oral presentation.
Use mathematical skills to solve practical problems.
Analyze, interpret, and critically respond to non-print media/sources.
Explain how social, organizational, and technological systems work.
Display awareness of cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, and religious diversity.
Demonstrate self-management skills such as being able to accurately self assess, set
personal goals, and monitor personal progress.
Demonstrate professional and ethical workplace practices by successful completion of
Cooperative Education, Clinical or Practicum experience or Internship.
Function in the workplace both independently and as a member of a team.
Display a commitment to lifelong learning.
Co-op Pathway
 What is the Co-op Requirement?
Depending upon your academic program:

Students must complete between 3 and 6 credit hours of Cooperative Education

for graduation.
Pre Co-op Course Requirement
TheStudent earns credit by successfully completing the 1 or 2 credit Pre-Co-op Course, as
required by major
BUS 190
CET 100
CIT 190
CPDM 190
HUM 190
MID 190

AND
Successfully complete 2 or 4 credits of Co-op/Internship credits.
Prerequisites to Co-op
Completion of Academic Foundations Coursework
Accepted to the Degree Program
Either Completion of Co-op Pre Course or Currently
Enrolled as required by your academic degree program
GPA Requirement of 2.0 and Must Be Maintained
Throughout Co-op
Some Academic Programs Have Their Own Prerequisite
Courses, such as ENG 101.
Students should ask your Co-op Coordinator
Meet with Co-op Coordinator, Submit Co-op Application via
CState CareerLink, and Submit an Electronic Copy of your
Resume to the Co-op Coordinator
The Co-op Pathway has Options to
Allow for Completion of Requirements
Co-op Employment
Seminars, Special Project or
Course Substitution
Advanced Standing
Co-op Employment
This is the traditional way to complete the Co-op Requirement
Gaining paid work experience related to a students academic
program

Benefits to Student
Exposes the student to workplace and career options
Promotes professionalism and increases career opportunities after
graduation
Applies classroom learning in a real-world setting
Students Earn as they learn to offset the cost of education
Helps clarify career goals
Students who have completed a Co-op Placement have a greater success
at completing their degree
Searching for a Co-op
Co-op is a competitive job search
Employers
Post opportunities with Co-op Coordinators on Campus
Coordinators refer resumes to Employers for Review and Selection
Coordinators work with Employers to Schedule Interviews
Employers Interview and Make Final Selection of Candidate
Students
Students need to have a resume prepared
Student need to be prepared to interview
Students need to be available to interview with Employers
Two Types of Co-op

Full-time
Requires at least 32 + hours of work per week
May or may not include other course work during the semester
Earns 2 academic credits in one semester
Part-time
Requires at least 20 - 31 hours of work per week
Combines work and other course work during the semester
Earns 1 academic credit in one semester
Do I Automatically Get Placed in A
Co-op?

NO, Co-op students do not get automatically

placed in a Co-op job!

CooperativeEducation is a job search for

experience within your academic program.
Students must apply to positions in which
employers will interview to see if they are a good
fit.
Employers
Background Checks & Other Employer
Prerogatives
The Employment Process may also include Pre-employment
screening and/or aptitude tests
Some employers may require the following background checks:
Criminal
Driving
Drug
Credit
Alerting your Co-op Coordinator to potential concerns will help
both of you determine best options.
 During the Interview
Process
Be sure to keep the Co-op Coordinator advised
on placement status:
Interviews
Job Offers
Acceptance of a position
Using Your Own Position
A students current position may qualify for Co-op if:
The job relates to a students career path
The work will be paid
The employer will supervise the student at work and evaluate
performance
The possibility exists for career growth on the job, coinciding with
advanced coursework
The students Co-op Coordinator may visit you and your supervisor on
the job
NEXT STEPS
Schedule a meeting with your Co-op Coordinator
Application Process to be completed and approved by Co-op
Coordinator
What Happens When I Accept A Co-op?

Contact your Co-op Coordinator regarding

Registration
Paperwork that must be completed for Co-op
Registration

Each Program has 4 credits of

Co-op as part of their degree with
the exception of HUM and PBA.

Students must register for each

semester they are Co-oping.
How Do I Know What To Register For?
Fulltime is considered to be
Example:
32 or more hours per week
1st Time Co-op working full-
time in coming semester.
Part-time is considered to
be minimum of 20 hours per
Register for Your Program
Code and Full-time Co-op 1st week 31 hours per week
Semester. Example ACC 291.

The next semester you would

register for ACC 292.
Co-op Is Graded and is part of your requirement
for graduation

Co-op is given a grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.

To receive a satisfactory
Submit appropriate paperwork
Site Visit
Completion of Other Course Requirements
Successfully complete semesters full work assignment
Responsibilities During the Co-op
Semester
Perform the duties requested by the employer as long as
they do not violate any law and are safe
Notify the employer if going to be late or absent then
only in an emergency
Do not solicit any offer of permanent employment
Complete all assignments given to you by your Co-op
Coordinator
Co-op General Information

DuringCo-op semesters, Co-op students work all

days normally assigned by their employers.

This can include all typical working days until the

beginning of the next term, days when classes are
not held, and days when Cincinnati State offices
are closed.
Site Visits
The goal of a site visit is for the student, their supervisor and the Co-op
Coordinator to sit down in an informal manner to discuss your work
experience.

These typically take about 30 minutes. Some of the goals of a site visit
include:
Reviewing what you are learning at your workplace.
What are future goals/expectations of your training and growth as a professional?
And, other general information on your employment with the organization.

The Co-op Coordinators will contact students and/or supervisors via e-mail
to arrange a time that is mutually beneficial to all parties. Or, they will stop
in to see if available.
Alternative Options for
Co-op Credit
Co-op Seminars, Special Projects or
Course Substitution
These courses are designed as an alternative to
participation in the Co-op Program.

The foundations of these courses are to allow students to

gain professional soft business skills that will enhance
their employment chances in their chosen field.

Students may only register with Coordinator approval.

Advanced Standing
Awarded to students who have completed a procedure of
review for past relevant work experience.

Credit is awarded based on a formula of 1 year of

relevant work experience = 2 credits of Co-op.

There is a processing fee that requires proper

documentation and payment of processing fee for
completion of Advanced Standing.
Next Steps.
Next Steps

Completion of Co-op Application on CState CareerLink

Scheduling Appointment with Co-op Coordinator to Work
on Co-op Plan
When Should I be Meeting with My
Co-op Coordinator?
Students Should Schedule an Appointment with their Co-op
Coordinator to Work on their Co-op Plan By the Following
Dates:
Deadline for Resumes to the Co-op Coordinator.

To Co-op Summer 2016 Semester March 4, 2016

To Co-op Fall 2016 Semester June 30, 2016
 CState CareerLink

A Tool in Your Career along

with Your Co-op Coordinator

https://cincinnatistate-
csm.symplicity.com/students/
To Access the System

Go to the Website
https://cincinnatistate-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Login to the System

Your user name is your SurgeMail email address (including @cincinnatistate.edu).
Your password is the same as your password for SurgeMail/MyCState/Blackboard.
If you forget your password or login, contact the ITS Helpdesk at 513-569-1234
Homepage
Homepage

Gives you access to:

Announcements
Links
Getting Started in the System
Quick Links to Events and Career & Co-op
Resources.
Complete the Profile Tab

There are three sets of information that need to be

completed for the Co-op/Internship Registration:

Personal Profile
Academic Profile
Co-op and Internship Application
Adding Resume to System

The Documents section is where a student will be able

to submit a resume into the system.
Adding Resume to System
Createa resume in a Word Document or based on a
template provided by your Co-op Coordinator.
Prior to uploading to the system:
Create a label or name for your resume.
Example JohnDoeCoopResume
Save resume as a .pdf for consistent
formatting.
Clickon the Add New button to submit resume to
database. (Bottom of the page.)
Adding Resume to System

Provide a label for the document

Browse for the file by clicking the Choose File
button
Click the Submit button when finished
Pending Approval
Once a students resume has been
submitted, it will then need to be approved
by the Co-op Coordinator.

Afterapproval, the student will receive an

e-mail notification that their resume has
been approved in the system.
Resources
TheResources Section allows students to
access information by the National Association
of College and Employers (NACE) and local
resources from Cincinnati State.

Informationincludes: Career Exploration,

Career Finder, Resources Library, Resume
Builder and Career Advice.
Job Postings
All Co-op and Internship Positions will be posted in the
Co-op (Paid) Tab
Employer Profiles
The Employers Section allows students to access
information on employers that post positions with
Cincinnati State.

Information can be searched by:

Industry type
Organization
Events Page

The Events Page will

give students access to
information regarding:
Career Fairs
Employer
Information Sessions
or Workshops
https://cincinnatistate-csm.symplicity.com/students/
 Upcoming Events
Mock Interviews for specific majors.
February 23 and 24, 2016 (More information will be available in CState
CareerLink or via Co-op Coordinator)

Career & Co-op Expo Bootcamps

February 23 and March 2, 2016

Career & Co-op Expo

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1 4 p.m./Cincinnati State Gym

More details will be available in the next few weeks and via CState
CareerLink.
Breakout Session
with Co-op
Coordinators