| COURSE NUMBER: |
ENVS 490 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Internship |
| NAME OF
INSTRUCTOR: |
Nancy Burford |
| CREDIT WEIGHT
AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3(hrs lect 0 - hrs sem 3 - hrs lab 0)
(pass/fail) |
| COURSE
DESCRIPTION: |
ENVS 490 Internship is a three-credit course, offered
to ENVS students after year three. Students are provided support from
the Work Integrated Learning Program Coordinator (ENVS)to secure a
suitable 13-week summer position, with tools learned from job
preparation seminars in year two. Students secure work within their
area of interest and concentration of study. Interns work in a wide
variety of positions within government (municipal, provincial, and
federal), industry (small and large-scale) and not-for-profit
organizations. The internship provides students the opportunity to put
developed skills and environmental knowledge into practice, while
gaining valuable work experience. It prepares students to bring a
broader industry understanding into their final year of schooling and
increases their ability to secure employment after graduation.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor |
| TEXTS: |
Strengths Quest (Donald Clifton, Edward Anderson and
Laurie Schreiner. New York: Gallup; or e-book) use of Clifton Strengths
finder inventory. |
| MARK
DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
|
| Participation: Individual and group meeting
attendance/participation/communications |
10% |
| Reflective Summer Journal: 12 weekly journal
submissions |
30% |
| Primary SQ reflective report |
20% |
| Informational Interview |
5% |
| Final Summary Assignment |
20% |
| Photo documentation of Internship |
5% |
| Employer satisfactory evaluation |
5% |
| Student evaluation submission |
5% |
|
|
|
100% |
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| COURSE
OBJECTIVES: |
- Using the skillset taught in the job preparation
workshop, students develop resumes / coverletter material, and are well
prepared for future job searches, applications and the rigors of the
interview process.
- Interpersonal skills development occurs within the
workforce. Specific skill development (e.g. professional, technical,
work processes, office procedures, public engagement) depending on the
job.
- Provides students the opportunity to explore career
alternatives prior to graduation and assess their interests and
abilities in their area of study.
- Awareness of the connection of their ENVS coursework
to world of work, integrating theory and practice.
- Students observe the careers of their co-workers and
supervisors through the summer and learn and appreciate how the
function of their position contributes to the industry and the economy.
- Work habits and attitudes are developed for stronger
interoffice relationships, public relations, and job success.
- Students gain the ability to reflect ongoing work
experience through their weekly journal and final evaluations
- Increased network, by acquiring employment contacts.
Increased network, by acquiring employment contacts that can directly
lead to a full-time job following graduation.
- Build onto their record of work experience, greatly
assists students in finding valuable employment once graduated.
- Provides hope for a good future.
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| COURSE OUTLINE: |
- Job Search: Search and secure employment
with assistance.
- Collaborate with cohort: Monthly meetings
with group of students over 6 months prior to Internship.
- Work term learning: Begin work placement in
May/June.
- Summer check: Mid-summer: Site visit with
WIL Coordinator / supervisor / student.
- Assignments : 1-6 ( reflections throughout the
summer, summary and evaluations upon completion)
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