Getting the Facts
                           (Frequently Asked Questions)

FAQs 1 to 13 

FAQ 1        What is a practicum, how long does it last and when does it take place?

FAQ 2        What tasks does the trainee perform in the workplace? (The Training Plan)

FAQ 3        Do trainees receive a salary?

FAQ 4        Who selects the trainees?

FAQ 5        What companies can offer practicums? 

FAQ 6         Are company employees involved in the work-study project?

FAQ 7        Why would my company want to offer a practicum?

FAQ 8        What are the roles and responsibilities of the company, the school and the trainee?

FAQ 9        What are the duties of the workplace supervisor?

FAQ 10      What about the company’s civil and legal liability?     

FAQ 11      What help is available for companies that offer practicums?

FAQ 12      Does the company have to sign an agreement with the school?

FAQ 13      What’s the difference between a cooperative education program and a work-study program? 

GETTING ORGANIZED

FAQs 14 to 16

FAQ 14      What does the company have to do before the trainee arrives?

FAQ 15      What does the company have to do while the trainee is in the workplace?

FAQ 16      What role does the company play in evaluating the work-study program?