1. CWE Orientation An overview of CWE to prepare students for placement

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Three levels of CWE: CT180- Field position –carpenter, survey assistant, CAD draftperson CT280- Management duties estimating, supervision, coordination, design CT280 Capstone Client/Consultant relationship

8. 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

9. 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!

10. Questions? 541-245-7907