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Work Terms
Have you ever considered giving a student a head start on their career? Academy Canada's work term program can provide this opportunity while giving you the assistance you may need for your business.
Purpose of Work Terms
Student work terms are part of an educational experience. Experience in one's chosen field, under the guidance of those who successfully carry out the day-to-day demands of a particular field, give the student an opportunity to feel first hand what their future careers may entail and what kinds of opportunities may exist in their chosen field. Our students cover many aspects of their field of study while in the classroom, but it is the chance to apply these skills that will consolidate this learning. Host supervisors play an important role in, among others, developing professional ethics, co-workers relations and time management. We can provide the textbooks but only you can provide "reality". We would like to take this opportunity to thank-you for your interest in our programs.
Benefits to the Host
- Provide support to your existing staff
- Evaluate potential employees before you hire
- Have the satisfaction of giving someone a start in their career
- Utilize people with specialized skills for various projects
Benefits to the Student
- Students will gain valuable experience in their chosen field
- Students will get the opportunity to apply the skill sets that were acquired during their program
- Develop an understanding of the expectations of employers
Host Information
As a host, we realize that your commitment to our student should not cause you to overlook your first priority . . . your clients and customers. The following information has been gathered to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
- Cost: Academy Canada does not require hosts to pay work term students.
- Insurance: All students are covered by a liability insurance policy held by Academy Canada. Further details can be given upon request.
- Selection Process: Host organizations are encouraged to request interviews before selecting a student. If your organization would like to take advantage of this opportunity, Academy Canada will make the necessary arrangements.
If you prefer to have Academy Canada staff assign a student to your organization, the decision will be a combination of a variety of factors designed to try and meet the needs of the host organization and the students. Some host organizations may request certain skills/attributes such as proficiency in word processing, exceptional presentation skills, etc. . . . to meet the expectations of the duties to be assigned during the work term.
Another factor involved in the selection process is the instructor's determination of the ability of a student and the host organization to be compatible. For example, a work term that requires a large amount of unsupervised time and front-line decision making may not be the best selection for a student that requires structure and having a leader. The opposite may also be true. Hence, once a student is assigned/selected for your organization, these factors have been given consideration to help facilitate the success of the student and your experience with our college. - Confidentiality: All students must sign a Confidentiality Agreement before being assigned a work term. Students have been informed that to reveal confidential information may result in dismissal from the work term and that the host has a right to legally pursue such incidents. Organizations are encouraged to require the student to sign a similar internal confidentiality agreement.
- Journals: Journal maintenance is sometimes recommended to assist the student in assimilating experience with knowledge. Students who are required to keep a journal of their experiences have been informed that there are to be no identifying marks on the document. The host agency has the right to preview and edit the journal before it is passed in for grading.
- Attendance: Students are expected to follow the same attendance policy as other staff members of the host organization. Students are to call their "employer" before the beginning of a shift if they are going to be absent and then call our campus.
Instructors/administrative staff will assume attendance on a day-to-day basis unless the student informs them otherwise. A pattern of absence may result in the student being dismissed from the work term. - Training: Students must successfully complete their work terms or practicum's in order to graduate.
- Practicum: A practicum involves field experience and a selection of academic/professional objectives the student must attain in order to pass the training. These objectives are created and monitored by the participating instructor.
- Work Term: During a work term the student assumes full assimilation in the work place. The determination of success rests with the host organization feedback.
Some programs combine these two types of training. Students and hosts will be contacted or visited by an Academy Canada representative throughout the course of the work term to monitor the student's progress.
Evaluation:
Host organizations are requested to complete a one-page checklist on the student's progress every two weeks and to complete a final evaluation at the end of the work term. We request that the Final Evaluation be returned within three weeks of the final end date. The Diploma or Certificate cannot be awarded until the evaluation is received.
We encourage all hosts to review evaluations with the students before they are returned to the school.
Expenses:
If the student is requested to incur expenses (travel, hotel, long distance call, etc.) that are directly related to the duties of his/her job, the host organization is expected to reimburse the student at the same rates as for other staff persons. However, the student, unless paid for by the company, will incur the cost of travel to a work term.
Available Work Terms
Certificate of Vocational Education
- Office Administration (General Studies)
Diploma of Applied Arts
- Business Administration (Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting)
- Hospitality and Resort Operations
- Interior Decorating
- Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering)
- Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
- Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Diploma of Health and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Esthetics: Esthetics and Spa Management
- Faculty of Esthetics: Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis
- Therapeutic Recreation (Disability Support and Geriatrics Professional)
Diploma of Social Sciences
- Criminology
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Legal Studies (Paralegal Professional)
Diploma of Technology
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Computer Support Specialist
- Microcomputer Applications (Certificate)
- Multimedia Graphic Design
- Natural Resources
Diploma of Vocational Education
- Construction/Industrial Electrician
- Faculty of Culinary Arts: Baker
- Faculty of Culinary Arts: Cook
- Hairstylist
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Welder
How to Become a Work Term Host?
If you would like to be placed on a list of potential work term hosts, please fill in the following the form.
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Work Term Request Form:
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