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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Program Handbook

Prepared By: Matt Turner

Cooperative Education Coordinator

school:  705-336-2900

cellular:  705-336-7261

fax: 705-336-2190

 

 

 

NORTHERN LIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL

P.O. BOX 304

MOOSONEE, ONTARIO

P0L 1YO

 

2004/2005    

 

 

CONTENTS

 

                                                                                             Page Number

 

Cooperative Education ............................….............................. 2

 

What is Coop and what is it not? ....…...............…............…... 3

 

Goals of Cooperative Education .......................................…..... 3

 

Benefits to the Employer ...................................................…... 4

 

Benefits to the Student ......................................................….... 4

 

What makes a good placement? ......................................…….. 4

 

Role of the Employer .....................................................…....... 5

 

Employer/Supervisor Responsibilities ..................................…. 5

 

Suggestions for the Employer......…....…………….................. 6

 

Role of the Student ...............................................................…. 6

 

Workplace Safety & Insurance Board ......…............................. 7

 

Reporting Injuries and Claims .............…..............................… 7

 

Miscellaneous Items ..................................................….......….. 8

 

Survival Hints for the Employer .................………....…........... 9

 

 

APPENDICES

 

Appendix 1:  Student Course Outline ………………………………..  11

 

Appendix 2:  Supervisor Performance Assessment …………………. 15

 

Appendix 3:  Student Log Sheet …………………………………….. 20

 

Appendix 4:  Confidentiality Agreement ……………………………. 21

 

 

 


 

 

 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION


 

 

On behalf of Northern Lights Secondary School, we welcome your participation in the Cooperative Education Program.  It has become increasingly apparent that the time and resources available within the educational system are effectively enhanced by community resources, in the development of skills and attitudes, which help young people in the community to make a successful transition to the world of work.  If we are to achieve this task, integration of our young people in the community, through cooperative efforts of the school and the local community, is important.  Your involvement in such a worthwhile educational program is very much appreciated by the students, teachers and parents of Northern Lights Secondary School.

 

Employers should find this handbook a convenient reference when dealing with Cooperative Education students from Northern Lights Secondary School.  Cooperative Education is viewed as a three-way partnership among the employer, the student and the school, with each partner sharing responsibility for the student’s growth and learning.  We look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership


WHAT COOP IS…

 

-         An attempt to assist the students in making the transition from school to work and to become familiar with the realities of the labour market.

 

-         A planned career exploration.

 

-         An opportunity for employers to assist in both training and career education.

 

-         A realistic opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in school.

 

-         An opportunity for employers to participate in the vocational education process.

 

 

WHAT COOP IS NOT…

 

-         A quick way to earn money for a part-time job.

 

-         A way to dump the school’s problems into the community and designate employers as social workers.

 

-         A way of cutting jobs for full time workers.

 

-         A method of encouraging behavioral problem students to leave school.

 

-         An answer for the student’s personal and academic shortcomings.

 

                                               

GOALS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

           

The Goals of the Cooperative Program are:

 

a)      To explore the student’s interest and aptitudes.

b)      To develop realistic personal appraisals and career goals.

c)      To increase maturity and self-awareness.

d)      To develop appropriate expectations and attitudes toward work.

e)      To prepare the students for entry into the workplace.

f)        To assist students in developing and/or expanding marketable skills.

g)      To increase student motivation in school.

h)      To provide students with a way of earning credits.

i)        To assist students in making decisions regarding post high school plans for employment or post secondary education.

j)        To develop in students an understanding of the employer’s expectations in the world of work.

k)      To interact in a variety of learning environments.

l)        To assist students in performing to meet employer expectations in the world of work.

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER

 

a)      Provides an opportunity to develop resources of potential employees.

b)      Helps provide supervisory skills in existing employees.

c)      Provides input in terms of training procedures in school curriculum.

d)      Promotes the awareness of job opportunities with various businesses.

e)      Creates an environment by which business can demonstrate community involvement.

f)        Gives assistance to your employees.

                                                                                   

 

 

BENEFITS TO THE STUDENT

 

a)      Provides the experience to make career decisions and to explore tentative career choices.

b)      Experience situations and use equipment not available at school.

c)      Increase confidence and self-reliance.

d)      Develops an awareness of personal qualities essential for success in the workplace.

e)      Becomes more aware of the demands and responsibilities of employment.

f)        Makes a transition more easily from school to work.

g)      Provides an alternative method of earning credits.

 

 

WHAT MAKES A GOOD PLACEMENT?

 

THE EMPLOYER:

 

 

a)      Provides a safe training environment for the student.

b)      Explains all procedures carefully to the student.

c)      Assists with the on-going evaluation of the student.

d)      Helps the student feel that she/he is an important part of the work team.

e)      Has the proper equipment and tools related to the particular task.

f)        Provides the student with a suitable number of placement hours.

g)      Understands the needs and limitations of each student.

h)      Is willing to train the student and give the student adequate supervision.

i)        Ensures that student has their log sheet signed on a weekly basis.

j)        Participates in the development and revision of the student’s personalized placement learning plan (PPLP).

 

THE STUDENT:

 

a)      Follows all assigned tasks of supervisor

b)      Abides by the Employer’s attendance procedures

c)      Is cooperative, friendly and helpful

d)      Asks questions and clarifies duties

e)      Participates in the development and revision of their PPLP.

 

THE CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION TEACHER:

 

a)      Provides clear directions for Employers and students

b)      Ensures that students are being successful at their placement

c)      Provides advice and mentoring for students and employers

d)      Provides at least 3 formal student assessments at their placements

e)      Monitors student punctuality

f)        Participates in the development and revision of the student’s PPLP.

 

ROLE OF THE EMPLOYER

 

            The employer plays a key role in the Cooperative Education Process.

Students look to employers for instruction, direction and assistance in making wise career decisions. As well, it is a privilege for students to have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and benefit from the expertise of the employer in the working environment. The employer/supervisor’s influence at this time can contribute substantially to the student’s growth, development and planning of career goals. While recognizing that the student’s level of ability and achievement will vary, it is the intention of the school that students experience as realistic a job situation as possible.

 

EMPLOYER/SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

            As participants in the Co-operative Education process, employers are requested to:

 

a)      Provide training stations where students can observe and work.

b)      Provide programs of rotation that expose students to different learning experiences, where feasible.

c)      Develop, with the Coop teacher, appropriate work schedules.

d)      Designate the employee(s) whose tasks will include training, supervision and evaluation of students.

e)      Consult with the Coop teacher in the development of PPLP’s.

f)        Participate with interviews when these are part of the program.

g)      Inform the Coop students of the regulations of occupational, health, safety and fire procedures.

h)      Discuss the student’s progress with the Coop teacher during regular visits.

i)        Attempt, initially, to resolve student problems arising in the workplace, and as required contact and involve the Coop teacher.

j)        Involve the Coop teacher, should it be necessary to terminate placements.

k)      Report accidents immediately, no matter how small, to the Coop teacher, and follow all WSIB regulations in the event of an accident.

l)        Formally assess cooperative education students at least two times per semester using the Employer’s Student Assessment Form.                                           

 

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYER

 

To ensure a beneficial experience, employers are advised to:

a)      Take time to get to know the students.

b)      Have “back-up” work activities or reading material available for students when the regular work is completed.

c)      Discuss business values and ethics, human relations and responsibilities with students.

d)      Point out to students good examples of leadership, quality of work, judgment and organization within the workplace.

e)      Treat students in an adult manner as they would any other employee.

f)        Contact the Coop teacher at any time.

 

 

ROLE OF THE STUDENT

           

            The Cooperative Education Program offers a practical “hands-on” learning experience, in a realistic working environment, while the student is still attending high school.  This program, which includes an in-school and an out-of-school (Placement) component, provides the students with the opportunities to gain work experience and explore careers of personal interest.

 

A: IN-SCHOOL COMPONENT

            Each student will be responsible for completing the prescribed course of study as required by the school. 

            Furthermore, a pre-orientation training will be given over three weeks at the commencement of the course.

 

            The IN-SCHOOL COMPONENT WILL COVER:

-         Responsibilities of Students, Employers and the School.


-         Work Education Assignments.

-         Evaluation and Log Sheets.

-         Organization and Time Management.

-         Ethics and Confidentiality.

-         Applying for a Job.

-         Resume Writing and Interviews.

-         Unions.

-          Health and Safety Regulations.

        

B: OUT-OF-SCHOOL COMPONENT (Placement)

            Each student, while at placement, is expected to:

a)      Comply with the regulations of the Coop Education Program.

b)      Be honest in all relationships and circumstances both at the school and work.

c)      Dress neatly according to workplace requirements.

d)      Report to the placement on time, as per schedule and Work Education Agreement.

e)      Notify the employer and the school when unable to be punctual.

f)        Comply with company regulations and safety procedures.

g)      Consider seriously the Coop Teacher’s guidance.

h)      Be responsible in maintaining accurate and up-to-date log sheets on a weekly basis.

i)        Carry out their duties to the best of the their ability.

j)        Work and act in a manner that will be a credit to Northern Lights Secondary School, the employer, and themselves.

k)      Report any injuries to their Supervisor and the Coop Teacher, no matter how small.


 

WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE BOARD

 

            The employer cannot provide WSIB coverage, as only employees on the payroll are eligible.  Students are not employees of the training organization and are deemed employees of the Ministry of Education.  Therefore, Coop students are covered under the WSIB, in conjunction with the school, during the time they spend under supervision at the workstation.  They are not covered when they are working in a classroom or shop in the school, or when traveling to and from the training station located on school property.  Prior to beginning their placement, students must have a completed Work Education Agreement Form signed that outlines the hours of work eligible for Insurance Coverage.  The student must only work during the times specified on this form. 

 

REPORTING INJURIES AND CLAIMS

 

                        Report any injuries in full detail, however minor, to the Coop Teacher, including when, where, and how the injury occurred.  Proper forms may be picked up at the Coop office.  Injuries requiring only first aid do not have to be reported to the WSIB, but a record should be kept on file by the school.  If medical treatment is required, the school is required to make a full report to the WSIB.

 

In case of an accident, contact the Coop Teacher at the High School at 705-336-2900 or 705-336-7261 (cellular).

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

 


A.                 PAY POLICY

                        The students involved in the Coop program should not expect pay for time spent at their placements.  However, notwithstanding the above, Employers may wish to pay an honorarium to the Coop program which would benefit all of the Coop students.

 

B.                 DRIVING & TRANSPORTATION

                        In general, Coop students should not drive a vehicle as part of their work placement.  In those instances, where the students may be driving, it is the responsibility of the employer to insure that the students are properly trained and insured.  The school will not provide transportation for students to or from their placement.

 

C.        EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT

                        Students participating in the Coop program are not included in the Employment Standards Act relating to the work hours, minimum wage, overtime pay, public holidays, and vacation pay.

 

D.        HOLIDAYS, EXAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS

                        Students are not required to attend their placements on school or board holidays, exam days, and scheduled professional development days.

 


E.                 INCLEMENT WEATHER

                        Students are expected to be at their workstations unless the weather conditions are extremely hazardous, making it impossible to attend.  

                                   

F.                  ATTENDANCE

Students must notify both their supervisor and the school as soon as they are unable to attend their placement on time.  If they are away in the morning and attend their workstation in the afternoon, they must still call the school to report their attendance to the attendance counselor, otherwise they will be reported absent for the whole day.  Students must abide by the attendance policy of the Coop program.  This policy is stated below:

 

 

-         A verbal warning on the first unexcused attendance related infraction

-         A written warning on the second unexcused attendance related infraction

-         Removal from the course and loss of credits on the third unexcused attendance related infraction

 

Students must attend their workstations unless, of course, the workplace has been shut and all employees sent home.


 

 

SURVIVAL HINTS FOR THE EMPLOYER

 

1.                  Never think a student understands the job without having given the student a practical example of the steps required to finish the job to your standards.

 

2.                  If in doubt about anything, contact the Coop teacher as soon as possible.

 

3.                  Start by assigning easy tasks, giving the student a chance to succeed.

 

4.                  Positive reinforcement for a job well done can do wonders in developing a positive working relationship.

 

5.                  Prepare a “To Do” list of easy jobs to be done by the student when you are not handily available and go over it with him/her to make sure they understand it completely.

 

6.                  Never put a student in charge of another student as this creates competition between them.

 

7.                  Never compare a new Coop student to a former one, as each student is totally different in strengths and weaknesses from any other.

 

8.                  If at all possible, ask the Coop student for input on simple projects. They will often surprise you with their creativity.

 

9.                  Avoid assigning repetitive tasks that no one else would do. They can recognize busy work and will lose respect for his/her placement and supervisor.

 

10.       Expect respect, diligence, punctuality, honesty and courtesy only if you are ready to model these characteristics yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendices

 

 

 

NORTHERN LIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL

Cooperative Education

Student Course Outline

 

Teacher:  Mr. Turner

Room:     Library.   Period:  3 & 4

 

Course Overview

This Co-operative education course will include a classroom component, comprising pre-placement and integration activities, and a placement component. Students earn co-operative education credits by integrating classroom theory with planned learning experiences in the community to achieve learning based on the curriculum expectations of the related course. Placements shall provide students with challenging opportunities to apply and extend the knowledge, and practice and refine the skills, acquired in the related course and to demonstrate achievement of placement expectations that reflect current workplace practices and standards.  Co-operative education involves a partnership between education and business, industry, agriculture, labour, or community organizations that includes students, teachers, parents, employers, and placement supervisors. Additional participants may be involved in the case of exceptional students and other students with special needs. Joint planning by these individuals ensures that students are provided with a systematic introduction to career exploration, experiential learning, and career planning.

Classroom Component

 

Students will be introduced to and will learn the following expectations throughout the 3-4 week classroom component of the course:

Placement Component:     

The primary purpose of the work placement is to provide students with sufficient time and opportunity for satisfactory skill development, career exploration, and personal growth.  During a student’s placement, the following assessments shall be used to determine student achievement.

Integration Component:

The integration portion of the classroom component of this course involves sessions with students that are held at various times throughout the course and following the placement and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to:

 

 

Evaluation:

To determine a student’s final grade, it shall be taken into consideration the expectations included in the student’s personalized placement learning plan, the levels of achievement described in the appropriate curriculum policy document of the related course, the student’s performance on classroom assignments, and the supervisor’s performance appraisals.  Students will also be assessed and evaluated on the compulsory independent study project they complete. Student’s journals, logs, portfolios, tests, examinations and assignments may also be used to assess and evaluate student achievement. Opportunities for self- and peer assessment will be provided.  Student learning at the placement will be assessed a minimum of three times per 110 hours of a cooperative education course.  The assessment of students will incorporate at least two performance appraisals written by the placement supervisor.

 

Category

Weighting

Application

30%

Knowledge  & Understanding

20%

Communication

15%

Thinking & Inquiry

5%

Culminating Tasks

30%

Application:  30%

 

The majority of the mark will be derived from the placement component of the course.  Material used to assess and evaluate student achievement will include:

 

-          The ability to relate the placement experience both to the curriculum expectations of the related course and to the expectations related to cooperative education, using a variety of strategies, activities, and tools

-          Student work habits

-          Teacher and placement supervisor assessments.

-          Updating of the personalized placement learning plans

Knowledge & Understanding:  20%

 

The majority of this mark will be derived from the classroom and integration components of the course.  Material used to assess and evaluate student achievement will include an understanding of:

 

-          Employability skills

-          Job readiness skills

-          Job-search skills

-          Health & Safety and insurance at the workplace

-          Labour Unions

-          Worker rights and responsibilities

-         Interpersonal skills

 

Communication:  15%

The majority of this mark will be derived through ongoing activities such as:

-          Journal writing and weekly log entries

Thinking & Inquiry:  5%

 

This mark will be determined during the in-school component of the course during the “in-school component test”. 

 
Culminating Tasks:  30%

 

This mark will be derived from the completion of:

 

-          An independent study project that incorporates the student’s ability to synthesize their placement experience with their understanding of the curriculum expectations of the related course. (20%).

-          A report that discusses the student’s placement experiences in detail (10%).

 

Attendance & Punctuality:

 

Regular attendance and punctuality at school and at the placement will provide the student with a “real world” workplace experience.  Students must not be tardy to class or their placements and unexcused absences will not be tolerated.  In this regard, students and their parents/guardians will be given

 

-          A verbal warning on the first attendance related infraction

-          A written warning on the second attendance related infraction

-          Removal from the course and loss of credits on the third attendance related infraction

 

LOG Sheets & Journals: 

 

The log sheets are your record of hours worked.  You need 220 total hours to earn 2 credits.  Each week also requires the completion of a journal entry.  You must submit each week’s signed log sheet and journal entry on the following Tuesday (ie:  for the week of Monday January 10 – Friday January 14, the log sheet and journal would be due on Tuesday January 18).  Give log sheets and journals directly to Mr. Turner, or put the sheets in the mailbox on his office door.

 

Regarding the LOG sheets, you will receive 1 warning about late submission.  Any further late submissions may result in you being removed from the course, with loss of credits.

 

 

 

 

Dear Cooperative Education & OYAP Training Supervisor,

 

I am asking for your assistance with the assessment of your cooperative education/OYAP student.   This assessment assists with determining the student’s grade, and will be counted as part of 40% of their out-of-school mark for cooperative education.

 

This Performance Assessment consists of two parts:

 

1)  RANK THE STUDENT in each of three categories, Skills, Attitude, Knowledge, on a scale of 1 - 5 by circling the number which applies to your student at this time.  If you have specific comments about that section please write them below the section.  If the performance area has not pertained to your student please circle N/A beside that area.

 

            SCALE:          5          EXCELLENT - Consistently far exceeds job expectations

                                    4          VERY GOOD - Consistently meets job expectations

                                    3          ACCEPTABLE - Meets average requirements for the job

                                    2          NEEDS IMPROVEMENT - Not up to standard

                                    1          UNACCEPTABLE

 

2)  OVERALL PERFORMANCE   This evaluation indicates the co-op student’s abilities as a              worker in their specific career field, throughout their placement thus far with you.  Please               indicate a grade out of 30 using the following scale to assist you:

 

A         (80 to 100%) a grade of 24 to 30 out of 30 indicates the student is performing in the above average to excellent range, and has shown consistency throughout the placement

B         (70 to 79%) a grade of 21 to 23 out of 30 indicates the student is performing above standard, but still has areas for improvement

C         (60 to 69%) a grade of 18 to 20 out of 30 indicates the student is performing at standard or average

D         (50 to 59%) a grade of 15 to 17 out of 30 indicates the student is performing below standard or below average, is of concern, and requires a greater effort

E          (under 50%) a grade of 5 to 14 out of 30 indicates the student is not performing appropriately and is unsatisfactory

 

Please share this assessment with your student, and I will be in contact with you about picking it up.

 

Thank you for your assistance and your support of our cooperative education program.

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Turner

Experiential Learning Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Lights Secondary School

Department of Experiential Learning

Supervisor Assessment Form

 

Student Name:  ___________________________________  Date: __________________

                 

Supervisor Name:    ______________________________________

                       

 

Rank the student in each of the three categories, Skills, Attitude and Knowledge, on a scale of 1-5        by circling the number that applies to your student at this time.  If you have specific comments about that section please write them below the section.  If the performance area has not pertained to your student please circle N/A (not applicable) beside that area.

 

            SCALE:          5          EXCELLENT - Consistently exceeds job expectations

                                    4          VERY GOOD - Consistently meets job expectations

                                    3          ACCEPTABLE - Meets average requirements for the job

                                    2          NEEDS IMPROVEMENT - Not up to standard

                                    1          UNACCEPTABLE

 

Skills

! Demonstrates technological competence - effectively uses instruments, tools, and

    Information systems required to perform the job                                 

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Listens carefully: for instructions, to gain information, and to ask/answer questions        

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Communicates effectively with co-workers, clients and customers                               

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Is an effective member of the workplace team                                                

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Contributes to a safe working environment                                          

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Produces work within assigned time lines                                                        

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Produces quality work - accurate and thorough                                                           

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Shows initiative and is a self-starter                                                                

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Works well with minimal supervision                                                              

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Respects the thoughts and opinions of others                                                   

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Seeks a team approach and leads when appropriate                                                    

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Is resourceful                                                                                                

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Is flexible - responds willingly to change                                                                     

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Demonstrates time-management by making good use of time                           

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Makes appropriate work related decisions - uses common sense                                  

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

Comments:  __________________________________________________________________

Attitude:

! Attends regularly, is punctual                                                                         

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Notifies training supervisor of all variances in schedule                                    

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Accepts suggestions/criticism from training supervisor and takes action            

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Dresses appropriately and is well groomed                                                      

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Is co-operative and courteous with people                                                                   

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Is reliable                                                                                                      

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Is alert and focused                                                                                       

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Demonstrates honesty, integrity, personal and workplace ethics                        

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Accepts full responsibility for own actions                                                       

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

Comments:  ___________________________________________________________________

 

 

Knowledge

! Follows all company policies and procedures, including security and confidentiality        

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Understands and speaks the language of the workplace                                               

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Identifies their own skills and strengths as they relate to their career choices and

   employability                                                                                                 

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

! Can describe roles of other employees                                                            

N/A     5     4     3     2     1

 

 

Comments:  ______________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Overall Performance

 

Please indicate an overall assessment of your coop student by giving a grade out of 30 using the following scale to assist you:

 

A         a grade of 24 to 30 out of 30 indicates the student is performing in the above average to excellent range, and has shown consistency throughout the placement thus far

B         a grade of 21 to 23 out of 30 indicates the student is performing above standard, but still has areas for improvement

C         a grade of 18 to 20 out of 30 indicates the student is performing at standard or average

D         a grade of 15 to 17 out of 30 indicates the student is performing below standard or below average, is of concern, and requires a greater effort

E          a grade of  5 to 14 out of 30 indicates the student is not performing appropriately and is unsatisfactory.

 

_______/30

 

GENERAL COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

 

                                                Training Supervisor:___________________________        Date:_______________

 

                                                Co-op Student:_______________________________         Date:_______________

 

Teacher Monitor:_____________________________         Date:______________

 

 

 

 

Northern Lights Secondary School

Department of Experiential Learning

 

LOG SHEET

 

Student Name:           ______________________________________________________

 

Placement Location:  ______________________________________________________

 

Supervisor Name:      ______________________________________________________

 

For the Week Of:       ______________________________________________________

 

 

Date

Hours Worked

Total Hours

Task/Activities

Monday

 

 

 

From __________

 

Until __________

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

From __________

 

Until __________

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 

 

From __________

 

Until __________

 

 

 

 

Thursday

 

 

 

From __________

 

Until __________

 

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

From __________

 

Until __________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Total

_________ Hours

 

Total Overall _________ Hours

 

 

 

 

Supervisor Comments:  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

____________________________________   __________________________________

                   Student Signature                                         Supervisor Signature

 

 

Northern Lights Secondary School

Department of Experiential Learning

Confidentiality Form

 

 

 

 

            THE DECLARATION:

 

RE: Protection of Confidential Information

 

            I, _______________________________, have been made aware of the confidential nature of information concerning Cooperative Education employers and its clients or other confidential type of referral information. Whether or not such confidential information may be available to me in the normal performance of my duties, or occasionally and inadvertently, the confidentiality will be respected.

 

            I will exercise all reasonable care and caution in protecting printed or written confidential information from casual observation, unauthorized perusal or other abuse.

 

            I also understand that confidential information, which shall be disclosed to me or which may come to my knowledge, may not be divulged within or outside of the employer or client relationship, unless required in the performance of my normal duties or expressly authorized by the Administration.

 

            I also understand that if I break this confidentiality agreement I may be removed from my cooperative education placement and obtain no credits.

 

 

 

 

            _______________________________          _____________________________

                                 Signature                                                            Witness

 

 

 

            _____________________

                              Date