Transcript From Student to Professional through Cooperative Education University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Mānoa Career Center 2600 Campus Road Queen Lili’uokalani Center for Student Services #212 www.sece.hawaii.edu.

From Student to Professional through
Cooperative Education
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Mānoa Career Center
2600 Campus Road
Queen Lili’uokalani Center for Student Services #212
www.sece.hawaii.edu
Workbased Learning – 5 Programs
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University
Non-University
Federal Work Study
Internship
Co-op
2012 Co-op Student of the Year, Carolynn
Kitamura, PHNSY Civil Engineering Student;
2012 Co-op Supervisor of the Year, Chad
Fukumoto, PHNSY Co-op Supervisor
What are Internships?
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Short-term, project based
Career related
Paid
Meet the requirements established by
the training organization
What is Co-op?
• Education-based
• Career-related
• Structured & long-term 3 way
partnership- university, employer, &
student
• Paid
Why pursue Co-op?
• Career clarification
• Apply theories learned
in class
• Obtain career-related
work experience, job
search skills
• Develop a professional
network
2011 Co-op Student Student of the Year,
Gina Tsui, Queen's Nursing Co-op Student; 2011
Co-op Supervisor of the Year,
Hazel Pascual, Queen's Nursing Co-op Preceptor
Participate in Co-op- Eligibility
• Review Co-op program and participatory requirements
• At least half-time enrollment at UH Mānoa *Half time status may
NOT apply to international students
• Classified student in good academic standing with a minimum of 25
undergraduate credits
• Minimum 2.0 (undergrad) or 3.0 (graduate) cumulative GPA
• Officially declared a major
• Have at least 2 full semesters before graduation
• International students must present an off-campus work clearance
from the International Student Services to Mānoa Career Center
Co-op Semesters & Work Cycles
There are 3 semesters in Co-op:
Fall, spring, and summer
Parallel work cycle
• Train and attend school concurrently
• Work 10-20 hours per week; 40 hours per week during
• vacation/breaks
Alternating work cycle
• Alternate semesters of full-time training & full-time school
attendance
• End on a school cycle
A Partnership!
Employer
• Para-professional
work experience
• Supervisor for
training and
orientation
• 10 - 20 hrs/week
• Minimum 2
semesters
• Sign an educationbased agreement
University
• Outreach to
Employers
• Application process
• Refine career and
job search
• Work with you
during your Co-op
assignment
• Evaluations
• Monitor academic
performance &
progress
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Continuous 2 sem.
Commitment
• Fall & spring or
spring & summer
or summer& fall
E-journals
(weekly/monthly)
Complete evaluations
Maintain academic
progress & grades
Possible credit (i.e.
ENGR, BUS, ECON)
Types of Employers
Private sector
• Large companies: IBM &
HECO
• Small companies: CPA firms,
engineering, law
Government
• State- Student Intern Program
• City & County of Honolulu
• Federal- SCEP program
2009 Co-op Student of the Year, Kendra
Hanagami, ESH,Inc. Civil Engineering Student;
2009 Co-op Supervisor of the Year, Jeff Sato,
ESH,Inc. Engineering Co-op Supervisor
The Co-op Process
• Employer lists potential
Co-op/Internship jobs
• Newly created positions are
posted on the sece website
• Processes application
• If interested, employer will
contact you for interview
• Review Co-op program &
requirements Register your
information on the sece website
• Search for Co-op leads on-line,
add, process, and print referrals
• Review position requirements &
info with a Co-op counselor
• Submit the following:
• Co-op application, cover
letter & resume
• Other documents as
required
Co-op Application Packet
Required application documents
• Co-op application form
• Resume
• Cover letter
Co-op Application Form
Used by hiring organization to:
• Determine qualifications, skills, strengths
• Select students to interview
Front
• Current major & related courses
Back
• All major & related courses completed
• Original signature required for release
Time saving hint: MAKE A MASTER!
Cover Letter - Basics
Purpose
• Provides an example of your
written communication skills
• Should express yourself
effectively and professionally
• Provide enough information to
employers to peak their
interest in reviewing your
resume.
Business Casual
Resume Tips - Overview
• Why? FIRST IMPRESSION!
• Highlight experience,
education, activities as it
relates to the employer
• Proofread, proofread,
proofread!
• Have Co-op Counselor
review
Business Formal
Co-op Services to Students
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Resume & Cover letter review and
feedback
Practice interviews
Mail or fax completed application packets
on a daily basis
Follow-up on applications
Work with students throughout the Co-op
placement
Co-op employee recognition incentives:
• Co-op student and supervisor of the
year program
Business Casual
Selection Process
• Selection conducted by training
organization
• Review all applications received
• Select students to be interviewed
• Set up and conduct interviews
• Make training offer to students
selected
• Inform Co-op program of selection
Hawai‘i Business Casual
Benefits of Co-op
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Practice job search skills
Build a network of professional references & resources
Add experience to your resume
Possible long term career opportunity before
graduation
• Build confidence & improve classroom learning
• Gain the competitive edge in the job market BEFORE
you graduate
The Next Steps
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Register on-line
Search for Co-op opportunities
Develop a resume & cover letter
Meet with a Co-op counselor to review
your options, develop a plan, or prepare
for the job search
Questions?
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What is Co-op?
What are some of the benefits?
Are you eligible to apply for Co-op?
How do you apply for Co-op positions?
Name some of your responsibilities as a
Co-op student participant.