extend all job offers through Western's Student Success Centre Internship Coordinator
confirm acceptance of job offers and terms of employment in writing to students and to the institution
honour all offers of employment
provide accurate and complete information on job responsibilities, compensation, and benefits
assign a mentor or advisor to assist the students to identify goals and clarify roles and responsibilities
treat the students as employees, let their expectations be like those of their co-workers
provide the student with relevant training and development opportunities
monitor the student's progress, and provide formal/informal feedback
on a timely basis to both the students and to the institution
provide Science Career Services with a copy of the employment contract, where possible
If, in the rare event that you wish to terminate an Intern or an Internship position, please contact Colleen Sutherland, Internship Coordinator, Western's Student Success Centre, as soon as possible.
based on Best Practices Guidelines of the Canadian Association for Internship Programs
