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Get insights into CWE, a vital part of education, offering a chance to apply and learn new skills while building a work history. Understand what CWE entails and discover how to get started, what students do during placement, and the importance of documentation. Learn about the different levels of CWE and access online resources for required forms. Stay connected with instructors, maintain regular reports, and ensure safety throughout your placement to maximize your learning experience.
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CWE Orientation An overview of CWE to prepare students for placement
What is CWE?Cooperative Work Experience • Often called an internship • A chance to: • Apply skills learned in the program • Learn new skills • Create a work history/referral/network • A requirement for certificate and degree • A college level class with performance requirements, evaluations, and issued grade.
What CWE is Not! • Not a class to fill out credit requirements for financial aid or other program. • Not free labor for employers • Not an easy class with no performance requirements • Not a permanent job
How do I get started? • Placement proposals come from you, or from industry through your instructors. • Complete the required forms, obtain signatures • Turn in forms and request registration • Start work only after registration is confirmed!
What does the student do during a CWE? • Perform the work as per supervisor’s instructions • Keep instructor advised • Maintain timesheets and reports • Contact instructor with any concerns or questions • Coordinate a site visit by instructor • Each credit requires a minimum of 33 clock hours • You only earn the number of credits you are registered into, regardless of how many hours worked.
During your Placement…. • Make a folder and notebook or binder to keep your copies, employment information, work samples, etc. • Email a weekly report to instructor. • Keep a journal to assist in writing your report.
Three levels of CWE: CT180- Field position –carpenter, survey assistant, CAD draftperson CT280- Management duties estimating, supervision, coordination, design CT280 Capstone Client/Consultant relationship
Required forms can be found online: Download, Complete (as much information as possible) CWE Application CWE Learning Objectives Student check list Syllabus Bring or email the completed forms to the instructor- rhenderson@roguecc.edu
Remember to: • Turn in forms and confirm registration before you start placement • Email Instructor each week • Turn in a final report • Turn in a Supervisors Final Evaluation • BE SAFE!
Questions? 541-245-7907