Co-operative Education In Indonesia | Risk Management, Economic Sustainability, and Actuarial Science Development in Indonesia

What is Co-operative Education?

A dynamic educational model that alternates periods of academic study with periods of paid work experience in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services and the professions in accordance with the following criteria:

each work term is developed in partnership with the employer and approved as a suitable learning experience by the institution operating the co-operative education program
co-op students are engaged in productive work for which they receives suitable remuneration
the institution’s co-op curriculum supports student learning goals, personal evaluation and reflection
the student's performance in the work place is supervised and evaluated by the student's employer
the student's progress during the work term is monitored by a staff member from the institution operating the co-operative educational program
both work and academic terms are full-time and follow a formalized sequence. For undergraduate programs that are four years in length, the total amount of co-op work experience is normally at least 30% of the time spent in academic study. A work term is defined as a minimum of 12 weeks (or the same duration as a full-time academic term) of full-time, paid employment
the student completing multiple work terms is normally exposed to the work environment during more than one season of the year and the co-op program sequence begins and ends on an academic term

What are the benefits of co-operative education for students?

academic study alternates with relevant employment experiences:
work is a practical application directed towards the student's academic course of study
student is paid for their work contribution
employment is supervised and evaluated by the employer and overseen by the co-operative education institution.
students are given opportunities to:
expand their knowledge in suitable employment situations
develop and test their skills and practice theories and approaches learned in the classroom through related work experience
experiment with a wide range of assignments ranging from specific projects to standard duties and procedures
work with multiple employers to explore career options, network with potential future employers and develop a competitive edge when it's time to enter the workforce full-time; and,
earn money for their education

What are the benefits of co-operative education for employers?

an ideal source of talent to fill temporary human resource needs (e.g., during staff leaves, for short-term projects, etc.)
year-round access to high quality talent
reduce current and future recruiting costs
preview candidates for future hiring of motivated and skilled employees
build bridges between employers and the students' academic institutions by providing valuable feedback regarding course curricula
provide employee supervisors with opportunities to mentor bright and enthusiastic students as they take part in the training of potential future colleagues

What are the benefits of co-operative education for institutions?

increased enrollment as co-op programs attract top quality, superior, well-motivated students
enriched educational community when co-op students share their employment experiences after returning to campus
well-qualified, employment ready graduates prepared to take on productive roles in society
enhanced local community visibility and reputation
feedback from employers on the quality and relevance of program curriculum
creating/nurturing collaborative research and development

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