Teaching Employment Skills course at Information and Communication Engineering Technology (ICET) Department.

My role as a Co-operative Education Advisor, I partner with employers to identify co-op employment opportunities that match the skills of students and result in meaningful work term experiences. Also, deliver a credit course that prepares students for their work term. This course includes various assignments that help students develop the necessary employability skills and assess their readiness for the workplace.• Attract prospective co-op students and employers through creative marketing and relationship-building techniques• Prepare, enhance and deliver a credit course (Employment Pre-placement) using appropriate employment preparation materials and strategies based on the changing demands of the workplace • Advise students on employment trends, salary data, company profiles and employer expectations• Evaluate student progress and job readiness through a variety of assignments• Refer students to other college resources, if necessary (e.g. Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, International Education)• Contribute to the development of an annual employer marketing strategy/action plan to ensure a coordinated approach to job development• Establish and maintain employer connections through regular communications and meetings• Liaise with students and employers during the work term to support and evaluate their progress and performance • Work with students to explore strengths, interests, areas for development and employment expectations • Review student resumes and cover letters to ensure the documents represent the student appropriately in the competitive job search process • Evaluate student performance and assign grades to students based on assignments and employer evaluations• Track student status in the program and ensure accuracy of data using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and generate reports• Participate in employer information sessions and the annual Co-op Week

In this role I am the main point of contact for filed placements within SHTCA. My main responsibilities are to promote, develop, coordinate and implement field placements for all Hospitality and Culinary academic programs.I am responsible for the effective coordination and communication between employers, students and faculty. Also, the planning, implementation and monitoring of field placement strategies to meet established and new field placement goals and targets.