Six-year-old Marc Jacobs discovered there really was something Popular co-op students in high demand here A program that makes work experience part of education is going over well with both the students and the employers, a Northwest Community College representative told a Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce meeting last week. Sandra Bullock is the industrial liaison officer for NWCC’s co- operative education program. Bul- lock told Chamber members that if they’re interested in putting co-op Students to work they’d best not waste any time placing their requests — there are few students. to go around and a lot of business people like the way they work. The co-op program is being introduced gradually, with only the forest technician and business administration students involved at this point. Although it’s new to this region, Bullock noted that it is "sandwich" program popular in England in the early 1900’s. Co-op education students get a total of 16 months of classroom work and eight months of placed. employ- ment during the two-year business ‘administration program. _ "This is for the better, more mature students," Bullock said, attributing a large part of the pro- gram’s success with employers to the type of student that gets involved in co-op studies. The program design has several advan- tages for potential employers, one of which is the opportunity to watch the student at work before making a commitment to hire permanently. Co-op students, she suggested, could be used as tem- porary help to fill in for regular employees on holidays or mater- nity leave, or with an eye to per- manent staff expansions. The retains the right to fire the student or ask for a replacement. So far, she said, that situation has not occurred, Wage subsidies are available in some cases, she added. As an indication of the program’s success, Bullock said, 80 percent of the students to date have been permanently hired by their co-op employers. "In every case the employer has said that the student exceeded their expectations." There will be four second-year business administration students and 10 first year students available in the coming year, she said. “The demand will probably be greater than the supply." The forest technician co-op pro- gram is only being offered through the Hazelton NWCC campus. Bullock concluded by expressing hope that the co-op system will be extended to other career areas in for everyone at the recent Home Business Fair held in the based en what wes | called the cmp enn = P ns the TER and future. Terrace Arena... even video games at the Pendragon Computer , | display. In all, 18 home businesses were represented (five more than last year) with everything from clothing to crafts and toys. If you're interested in starting a home business of your own you can contact Laura Jobb at 635-7352. ~ x erereenng galleria ie Toe aera ; rrace | | * Te e ae 2803 Kenney Street I | | & G Tree Trimming 7 2 LA Terrace, B.C. Will cut down any tree! oe a i CHANGES ” Wolfe Tanning System + GROCERY a “SAFELY ‘ ZB wv LANZA products o ‘ 4 by, ev Phone for an appointment Laundromat & Carwash | *1 000,000 liability for YOUR protection ee 635-9606 ‘ Open 8:30 - 10:30 daily if 635-7400 qt TOTAL HAIR CARE ) 2707S, Kalum 635-6180 : HI-QUALITY BELTING a if CONTRACTING SERVICES . | ows antas Escorts~ stable Boat Repairs FEMA Durable — High Quality LE Vulcanizing Repairs | 638-721 2 We specialize in conveyor belt . _ installations, splicing, and repairs | KELOWNA 24 Hrs. VERNON vulcanizing and pulley lagging . PENTICTON Soon to open in Prince Rupert TERRACE 638-8530 24 HOUR SERVICE 638-0663 i SIMONS CONSTRUCTION MacKay’s Funeral Services | om _Carpentry — Renovations & Crematorium Ltd. “No Job too Smail”” . Seniors Rates |’ 4626 Davis Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 1X7 3514 King Ave. ; Phone: 604-635-2444 © tl 1B-3238 Kalum St, T errace, BC. Malcolm Simons . i Terrace, B.C. 638-0241 V8G 423 Ph. 635-7724 Serving Northwestern B.C. | | Your complete ‘ Sales and Service for source for all | _ Motorcycles * Chainsaws your heating | “— Snowmobiles *« Marine Supplies needs. { | TERRACE EQUIPMEN Ul Northwest Consolidated tl a ‘SALES *=LTD. _ ee q Suppy Ltd. i SKIDOO A441 Lakslse Ave. Tome nm eg oie 5239 Keith Ave., Terrace | 35-7158 | | :