How to create a successful program

Plan the assignment in advance

• Include a major project that will challenge the student

Provide a suitable orientation

• Provide background knowledge that will contribute to the student's understanding of the company and its policies
• Inform co-ops/interns of outstanding departmental work projects

Supervise the student

• Guide each student by designing meaningful learning objectives; give direction when needed
• Treat the student as you would any other member of your department
• Require the Co-op/Intern to meet all personnel regulations and policies
• Provide the student with the company employee handbook. Explain policies and hold the student(s) to the same rules as other employees where legally possible

Evaluate the student

• Evaluate the student's performance and share your observations as often as possible (orally and in writing)