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Co-Op Ed Internships for Human Services Students

Co-Op Ed Internships for Human Services Students. What is Co-Op?. Cooperative Education (Co-Op) internships create educational partnerships among Montana State University Billings, the business community, and students. It is a unique academic program that allows

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Co-Op Ed Internships for Human Services Students

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  1. Co-Op Ed Internships for Human Services Students

  2. What is Co-Op? Cooperative Education (Co-Op) internships create educational partnerships among Montana State University Billings, the business community, and students. It is a unique academic program that allows students to earn academic credit while combining classroom learning with practical work experience.

  3. Course Numbers & Credits The internship is a restricted-entry course. Co-Op Ed will register you for the course and seminar once all necessary and completed paperwork is submitted to Co-Op Ed in LI 100. HS Internship and Seminar Course Numbers Credit Hours Each HS internship is 3 credits=135 hours of work

  4. Steps to Obtain an InternshipStarting the Process… Contact Mandy Brottem, Cooperative Education Specialist, at 406.657.1717 or mbrottem@msubillings.edu to get started. Getting Started: • Register with Careerlink at https://www.myinterfase.com/msubillings/student/ • If you have registered in CareerLink, please edit your profile and make sure the “Miscellaneous Information” section is completed. • Upload your résumé in Career Link (to be critiqued by Career Services staff and then corrected) • Set up an initial appointment with Mandy, Co-Op Ed Specialist • For your initial appointment, bring a list of internships you are interested in pursuing from web site or your own list of possible sites. • If you have any questions regarding Career Link, Please call Jenna rakes at 657.2168

  5. Steps to Obtain an InternshipContinuing the process… Securing and internship: • Contact potential sites to set up interviews. You are responsible for pursuing internship leads. Getting Registered: • Contact your faculty supervisor for specific academic requirements. He/she will act as a mentor/supervisor throughout the Co-Op Experience. • Complete HS packet and make required copies • If you developed your internship you must include your job description (Faculty supervisor must approve the position description.) • Complete the Learning Agreement, with signatures of employer, faculty, department chair, and Co-Op Ed. All areas must be filled in! *Download from the Career Services & Co-Op Ed web site. www.msubillings.edu/careers/cooped/students.htm

  6. Steps to Obtain an InternshipCompleting the registration… The following must be submitted to Co-Op Ed prior to registration: • Registration in CareerLink • Updated Critiqued Résumé (uploaded in CareerLink) • Summarized HS Internship Goals (Copy) • Job Description (if not obtained through Co-Op) • Complete & Signed Co-Op Ed Learning Agreement The last day to register for your internship is the “Last Day for Registering/Adding Classes” as determined by the University Calendar. Please plan accordingly.

  7. HS Seminar Requirements HS Field Experience Internship Packet which includes: • HS Application for Internship • HS Internship Contract • HS Internship Goal Statement and Evaluation Make 2 copies of the complete HS Field Experience Packet, and distribute as follows: • Original to Faculty Supervisor • 1 copy for your Agency Supervisor • 1 copy for yourself

  8. Internships = Jobs! Just the Basics… • Dress professionally • Be on time • Be prepared • Practice good hygiene and good office etiquette. • Résumé, cover letter, and thank you note are key.  • The last day to register for your internship is the “Last Day for Registering/Adding Classes” as determined by the University Calendar. • Placements and documentation must be complete prior to registration. • Internship postings are available online, but you are free to develop your own. • Keep in mind that applying for an internship is similar to applying for a job.

  9. CareerLink https://www.myinterfase.com/msubillings/student/ Co-Op Ed Learning Agreement: http://www.msubillings.edu/careers/cooped/studforms.htm HS Goal Packet: http://www.msubillings.edu/careers/cooped/studforms.htm Finding the forms you’ll need *Obtain copies of forms and view current internship opportunities at: www.msubillings.edu/careers/cooped/students.htm

  10. Questions? Contact Mandy Brottem at 406.657.1717 or mbrottem@msubillings.edu

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