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Cooperative Education Program through Career Services
A structured, academic program set up through Career Services where you can earn academic credit and a pay check while you learn.

Career Internships through Career Services
Non-structured, non-academic program.

Other Work Experience Programs

Academic Internships
Structured, academic programs set up through Academic Departments where a student can earn academic credit if internship is required by the degree program.

College Work Study
A federally funded program where students are paid through UNF Financial Aid office and do not receive academic credit.

Volunteer
Non-academic, non paid programs available through the UNF Volunteer Center.

-EmployerCo-op Internship Application (EMPLOYER FORM)
-Learning Objective
-Student Application
-Student-Employer Assignment Verification
-Employer Agreement (EMPLOYER FORM)

Cooperative Education is a unique educational program in which students integrate classroom study with supervised work experience related to their major field of study.

To be eligible to apply to the Co-op Program you must meet the requirements below:

Undergraduate:
Must be admitted as a degree seeking student
Must have at least 60 credit hours at the time you begin your co-op assignment
Must have a declared major (officially accepted into college)*
If a transfer student, must have at least one semester of completed course work at UNF
Must have at least one semester remaining in program of study*

Graduate:
Must be admitted as a degree seeking student
Must be enrolled in courses at the time of co-op*
Must declare a career goal related to major
Must have one semester remaining in program of study*

*Consult the Co-op Program Coordinator for specific requirements by individual college.

Important Note: International students must consult with the International Center for eligibility requirements.

There are numerous benefits to participating in the Co-op Program. Through the integration of study and work experience, you can enhance your academic knowledge and professional preparation. These experiences can increase your marketability upon graduation.

Learn new skills
Gain exposure to new environments
Test out theories learned in the classroom
Expand your knowledge of a specific career field
Explore career options
Discover what education and experience are required for each position
Learn what job opportunities are available in your field
Help you establish a professional network

To get started with the Co-op Program and get permission to register for the Co-op course you need to complete the following steps.

Complete your profile in Career Wings.
Complete the Co-op Application

Contact our office to set-up a pre-work appointment with Valarie Robinson, Career Coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences or be calling 904-620-2955 (bring your Co-op Application to appointment).

Once you secure an approved Co-op position have your
Co-op Assignment Form completed and signed by your academic advisor and employer.

Set-up an appointment with Valarie Robinson, COAS Career Coordinator to get permission to register for the Co-op Course.

Semester Before	Begin Co-op Application process Begin Co-op Job Search Interview with prospective employers
Prior to Course Registration	Complete Co-op Assignment Verification Form
UNF Course Registration Period	Register for Co-op class
Before End of Semester	Complete all Co-op Course Assignments listed in course syllabus by established deadlines

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Format:
This class does not meet in the traditional classroom setting. Instead, the activities of the class will take place on the job, according to a schedule agreed upon by you, the employer, and the Co-op Coordinator. A site visit may be conducted once during the semester to allow the Co-op Coordinator to determine if satisfactory progress is being made.

Course Blackboard Site:
This course is accompanied and supported by a Blackboard website. Each students officially enrolled in the course will have access to this site. It is extremely important that you know how to access the Blackboard site and familiarize yourself with its content. LOG IN to the Blackboard® site by accessing http://blackboard.unf.edu If you have questions, please contact the ITS Support Center at its-support@unf.edu or 620-HELP (4357).

You must complete the required hours based on the number of credits you have registered for each semester. Please note: If you register for 0 credit hours you must complete a minimum of 100 hours/semester.

If you desire to receive :	You must work a minimum of:
3 Credit Hours	300 hours/semester
2 Credit Hours	225 hours/semester
1 Credit Hour	150 hours/semester
0 Credit	100 hours/semester* (minimum required)

*International students are not eligible to register for zero credit hours

Learning Objectives Report (link)

By the end of your second week on the job, you must meet with your immediate supervisor and draft your learning objectives for your Co-op work experience. Check course syllabus for specific assignment due date.
You must state specifically what kind of jobs you hope to become involved in and what you hope to learn during your Co-op assignment. Note: New objectives should be established each semester.

Student Self-Reporting Employment Data

You will log-in to Career Wings and complete the Employment Data section in your profile. You will provide all the information related to your current Co-op assignment.

Update and Upload Resume in Career Wings

You will update your resume and include your current Co-op position. Once you update your resume you will upload it in Career Wings. If you would like your resume critique by the Co-op Instructor please send a copy via email at least one week prior to the assignment due date.

Student Mid-Term Evaluation (completed by employer)

Must be faxed to 620-2690 or dropped off at Career Services 2/2086

Note: It is your responsibility to have the employer submit this evaluation to the Co-op Instructor by the deadline.

Work Report

The intent of this report is to provide an overview of your Co-op experience.

Co-op Assignment Evaluation (completed by student)

Provides you the opportunity to evaluate your Co-op assignment and site supervisor.

Student Final Evaluation (completed by employer)

Must be faxed to 620-2690 or dropped off at Career Services 2/2086

Note: It is your responsibility to have the employer submit this evaluation to the Co-op Instructor by the deadline.

Time Sheet

Is designed to track the total hours of work performed by you at their Co-op job site. You must complete the required hours based on the number of credits you have registered for each semester.
You must keep track of your hours on a weekly basis. At the end of the semester, your site supervisor must sign your time sheet certifying the total number of hours you worked during the semester

See the course syllabus (link) for due dates for all of your assignments. NOTE: You MUST submit all your assignments by the specified deadline or you risk failing your Co-op course.

You will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

A passing grade (P) is assigned if you receive a satisfactory evaluation on the Mid-Term and Final Evaluation Forms, complete the required hours for credit and you return all completed assignments to the Coordinator by the established due dates.

A failing grade (F) is assigned when you do not submit written assignments, receive an unsatisfactory employer evaluations, or prematurely terminate your work assignment without consultation and agreement from both the Co-op Coordinator and the employer.

An incomplete grade (I) may be given under special circumstances, which must be discussed and agreed upon with the Co-op Coordinator. This incomplete grade will revert to a failing grade if the matter is not resolved in a timely manner.

For more program information contact:
Co-op Program Coordinator
Valarie Robinson
Career Coordinator, Liaison to College of Arts and Sciences
Building 2/2086
904-620-2955

vrobinso@unf.edu

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Brooks Rehabilitation Center
Capernaum, Inc.
Children’s Home Society, Buckner
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CitiStreet
City of Jacksonville
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Comsys
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CSX Transportation
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Elkins Construction, Inc.
England, Thims, & Miller, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Florida Department of Children and
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Florida Department of Environmental
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Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Times Union
Georgia Pacific Corporation
Global Food Resources, Inc.
The Haskell Company
Health Care Management Consulting,
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HomeSide Lending
IBM Global Services, Inc.
Industrial Power Systems, Inc.
Information Display Systems, Inc.
Jackson & Hewitt
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville & The Beaches
      Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jacksonville Economic Development
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Jacksonville Electric Authority
Jacksonville Humane Society
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Transportation
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John Hancock Financial Services
KPMG
Law Offices of David James Thorpe
Legacy Trust Company
Malivai Washington Kids Foundation

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The Mandarin News
Mayo Clinic
Medical Services Company
Memorial Hospital
Mental Health Association of N. E.
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Merrill Lynch
MGT Information, Inc.
The Miralink Group, Inc.
NAS Naval Air Depot
NASA
National Council on Compensation
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National Park Service
Northeast Florida Regional Planning
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Northrop Grumman Newport News
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PGA Tour
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Prologic Controls
Prudential Insurance Company
RingPower Systems
Rowe & Rowe P.A.
Scottrade
Sea Star Line
Semcor
Seminole Electric Cooperative
Sidewinder Technologies
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.
Southwest Signal Engineering
St. Johns River Water Management
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
State Attorney’s Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit
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The Dalton Agency
The Stellar Group
Sungard Corbel
Taylor Engineering Systems, Inc.
Timucuan Ecological & Historic
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TNT Logistics
Unicorp IT Solutions Group
Unison Industries
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval
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U.S. Naturalization & Immigration
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University of North Florida
VA Medical Centers- Lake City and
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Verizon Services Group
Vestcor Realty Management, Inc.
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Walt Disney World
Water Recovery, Inc.
Water’s Edge Magazine
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