Please read all three sections below and then go to the question and answer section to complete this section of the requirements. In the question and answer section you will answer each question and then submit your answers (via e-mail) to the Director of the Cooperative Education Program. You will receive a confirmation from the Director that you have completed this requirement, normally within five business days from submission. Once you have received your confirmation you may start the Co-op/Internship application process. However, if you do not answer the questions correctly, you will be asked to resubmit your answers. If you do not receive any confirmation within five business days, then you should contact the Director to make sure that she did receive your answers. You will receive a copy of your answers automatically after you submit them to the Director; you should save your copy of the answers in the event the Director did not receive your submission. SECTION I: What are the procedures for signing up and for completing all requirements of the Co-op/Internship?The Co-op/Internship approval process requires that you first complete the question and answer session. Once you have completed this session then you will meet with your faculty advisor to receive the preliminary approval of your Co-op/Internship opportunity and to discuss your learning goals. You will fill out the application form and have your supervisor from your Co-op/internship fill out the employer section of the form. Make sure you attach the job description to the form then take the form to your faculty advisor for his/her approval. After your faculty advisor has given preliminary approval of the Co-op/Internship, you will then take the application form to the Director of Cooperative Education (located in the Career Services Office) for final approval. Once the Director has given her written approval, you may start the Co-op/Internship. Any hours that you work at the Co-op/Internship prior to receiving all required signatures on the application form will not be counted towards your required hours. You must work forty five (45) hours for each hour of credit you receive for the Co-op/Internship. You must keep a journal and e-mail the journal to the director every two weeks. Be sure to include the required information, including the number of hours you worked in the journals. For the specific information to be included in the journals, go to the form labeled “journal instructions” located in the “forms” section of the Cooperative Education web site. There is a career related interview that must be completed and included in your portfolio. This interview must be conducted by you with a professional person in your career interest or major. For the specific information about this interview process, go to the form labeled “career related interview” located in the “forms” section of the Cooperative Education web site. Once you have completed your Co-op/Internship, then you will need to complete your portfolio. Make sure to look at the Co-op/Internship checklist form to ensure you are including everything you are required to submit. This form is located with the other forms contained in the “forms” section of the web site. Frequently Asked Questions:Q. When do I register with the Registrar’s Office for the Co-op/Internship? A. Normally you register for the Co-op/Internship in the semester after you complete the Co-op/Internship or during the semester you complete the Co-op/Internship. Q. If I have two majors do I need to complete two Co-op/Internships? A. No however you may complete two Co-op/Internships if you so desire, but you may only receive a maximum of six credit hours for this class. Q. When is the deadline for signing up for a Co-op/Internship? A. You may sign up for a Co-op/Internship at any time during the year. You are encouraged to have your paperwork completed (the application) before the end of the semester. Q. The application form requires that I have my faculty advisor sign the application. I am a WECO (Weekend College) student so who is my faculty advisor? A. Mary Lou Currivan, Dean of the weekend college program is your faculty advisor for the Co-op/Internship program. Q. Where do I find a job? A. You should start by registering at Falconnet which is located on the Career Services web site. There are numerous jobs listed on the job board. You are also encouraged to speak with faculty within your major and ask them for any ideas and also go to the internet and search for internships. Q. Are the Co-op/Internships paid? A. Some are paid and others are not paid. It is your decision as to whether to accept a paid or unpaid Co-op/Internship. Q. Once I completed my Co-op/Internship, when must it be turned in for credit? A. You will find the deadline listed in the form captioned “Co-op/Internship Program Requirements.” Q. I started a Co-op/Internship but I do not like the employer. May I quit the job and work at a different employer? A. You will need to discuss this directly with the Director of Cooperative Education. Q. I am an International student and I want to work in the United States. May I complete a Co-op/Internship in the United States? A. You may work an unpaid Co-op/Internship but you need to contact Carl Nolan at cnolan@ndc.edu to determine whether you may work a paid Co-op/Internship in the United States. Q. May I work at my current job for credit for my Co-op/Internship? A. You may work at your current employer but you may not work the same exact job position for the Co-op/Internship credit. If your employer will agree to set up a separate position that is not your normal job, then that may qualify for credit. Q. Does any job qualify for credit? A. No, the job must relate to your major. SECTION II: Resume and Cover LetterFinding a Co-op/Internship is the same procedure you will use to find a permanent full time position after you graduate from Notre Dame College. Therefore, you need to make sure your resume and cover letter properly “summarize your Education and employment experience.” To answer the questions for Section II, you will need to go to the Career Services portion of the web site and click on the area entitled “Resume & Cover Letter" (PDF file, 155KB). In that guide you will find the answers to the questions. You will find this form under the “Job Search” section of the Career Services web site. SECTION III: Job Interviewing GuideYou must be prepared for your interview; this section will help you in that respect. You will find the answers to this section in the Career Services section of the web site under “Job Search.” Go to the “Job Interviewing Guide" (PDF file, 136KB) to answer these important questions.
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