Co-op
Work Placement
The Technical Communication program features the opportunity of a 14-week co-operative work placement in the Winter term - the second semester of the program.
The work placement provides students with the chance both to apply knowledge and skills gained in the first academic term and to acquire on-the-job knowledge and experience.
Placements are negotiated with employers in various fields by the Co-op Co-ordinator, who ensures that each position will provide a learning experience consistent with the goals of the program.
Beginning in early October, students are assisted in adapting their resumes to the placement positions, which are posted as they become available. In consultation with the Co-ordinator, students then apply to be interviewed for the positions of their choice and compete for the positions as they would for a normal job placement.
Students complete a report on their work experience and receive both an employer and college evaluation of their performance during their work term.
Many of our graduates have been hired permanently by their co-op employers.
Co-op Employers tell us…
“Overall, I was impressed with the program, based on how well [our co-op employees] carried out their responsibilities. The program had prepared them well for doing the analysis, interviewing and planning required to produce the initial documentation plan, which in turn meant a well run project and high-quality final product.”
“This was our first co-op experience with Seneca and it was a positive one. They had a candidate that met our need and who worked out quite well. The writer we had learned our software quickly, offered constructive suggestions, and worked well as part of the project team.”
“Technical writing has as many faces as there are businesses. The style of writing and departmental processes change from business to business. The Seneca co-op program allows students to adapt their technical communication and interpersonal skills to a living, working business environment.”
