Introduction
This document is intended to be shared externally to give context to those interested in doing a co-op with WARG. This summarizes the process from an external perspective and intended to be sent by WARG to those interested in our co-op Program.
document is incomplete current, but we should fill this out eventually so we can send it out to all those who inquire via email to us
Table of Contents
Requirements
WARG Requirements
Mentors must be experienced team members
Co-ops must be interviewed by more than a single WARG member before an offer can be extended.
Co-op must be interested in learning about the topic covered
SDC Requirements
https://uwaterloo.ca/sedra-student-design-centre/current-teams "HIRING A COOP STUDENT"
https://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/supports-and-resources/co-op-rights-and-responsibilities
rquired hours and days (include in commitments section too …)
Post when given go ahead from sdc
post on waterloo works
More than two positions must be approved on case by case basis by SDC. WARG is frequently able to exceed this because of our history of good co-op experiences.
Experience
Here’s what the internship experience will be like!
Mentorship
Daily syncs with manager
Manager and mentor
Compensation
All WARG positions are unpaid.
we provide experience and co-op credit
idea is you can get a stellar co-op for next co-op with experience you get from us
Commitment
location onsite mostly for best experience
times (up to you mostly, but meeting timings are sometimes weekends and evenings so a bit off)
Projects
link to past job descriptions