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Virtual Co-op Work Term in Computer Engineering Technology

COOP 301
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
TA
Tamra Allen
Educator
2
Timeline
  • August 31, 2020
    Experience start
  • July 7, 2020
    Virtual Site Visit with Coordinator
  • September 30, 2020
    Midpoint Check In
  • November 18, 2020
    Second Midpoint Check In
  • December 23, 2020
    Employer Evaluation Form
  • January 1, 2021
    Experience end
General
  • Diploma; 2nd year, 4th year
  • 12 learners; teams of 3
  • 320 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
  • 4 projects wanted
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
  • Any
  • Any industries
Categories
Information technology Product or service launch
Skills
computing systems computer networking computer programming circuit analysis and design communcation
Project timeline
  • August 31, 2020
    Experience start
  • July 7, 2020
    Virtual Site Visit with Coordinator
  • September 30, 2020
    Midpoint Check In
  • November 18, 2020
    Second Midpoint Check In
  • December 23, 2020
    Employer Evaluation Form
  • January 1, 2021
    Experience end
Overview
Learner goals and capabilities

Virtual Work Term Opportunity

Bring on one or more students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in the Computer Engineering Technology program to work virtually, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the work term period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.

Students are available for work terms starting August 31 – December 31, 2020 with a flexible start date up to November 1.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will initially occur virtually. And we request that students complete a minimum of 320 hours either full time or part time. Students can complete up to 600 hours of work for your company.

We request that some form of compensation is provided to the student. We are seeking paid experience via stipend, honorarium or hourly pay but are open to discussing unpaid opportunities as well. Typical hourly wage would be $19-30/hour.

Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. The student should complete a minimum of 320 hours with your organization by December 31, 2020

Graduates of our program have been successfully employed under the supervision of senior technologists, or engineering in design and testing of sub-systems, maintenance of equipment at customer sites, and the development of specialized products.

Project Examples

Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the work term, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.

Students have training in theory and laboratory practice in the field of computer engineering technology and digital electronics with an emphasis on hardware. Throughout the program, students have acquired:

  • A good knowledge of electrical and electronic fundamentals.
  • Thorough understanding of digital hardware.
  • Working knowledge of a number of computer languages and computer systems, assemblers and high level languages.
  • A firm understanding of computer peripherals and interfacing, and digital data transmission.

Projects that students can complete will vary depending on your company's needs.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Paid experience via hourly pay ($19-30/hour), stipend, or honorarium. Government funding for employers is available.