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Welcome to Bridging Online Learning (BOL), the online Co-operative Education pre-employment course that all SFU Co-op student complete.
BOL is a unique skills transfer course that intends to help you identify and use your skills and knowledge in different contexts. Specifically, BOL will focus on helping you use what you have learned in school, work, volunteer and other experiences effectively in the workplace and vice versa.
BOL is divided into two courses: BOL I and BOL II, and each is delivered as an online course via Canvas.
- BOL I is a two-week plus two-day online course and takes approx. 10-12 hours to complete. The main topics are skills transfer and drafting your resume and cover letter. You will complete BOL I after you have been accepted into your Co-op Program.
- BOL II is a one-week plus two-day online course and takes approx. 5-7 hours to complete: The topics will help you transition-to and engage-with your workplace. Register for BOL II once you have been placed on your co-op work term.
BOL I Course Description
BOL I is designed to help you jump start your work integrated learning experience. Interactions with a facilitator and your peers will guide your learning. The material is presented with infographics, videos, and podcasts so there is not a lot of reading. Discussions, assignments, quizzes and self-directed activities will complement your learning. You will:
- Explore your experiences and learn how your skills can transfer to a professional job
- Learn the tools needed to write a professional and convincing resume and cover letter
- Understand your career goals and the variety of paths you can take to success
- Reflect on yourself through an inclusive lens and learn how to communicate professionally in a diverse context
We are committed to the principle of universal learning in an inclusive environment. We invite participation from all students with the diverse identities that we each bring to the course. Mutual respect, civility, an understanding of ourselves and our peers, and the ability to listen carefully are crucial to universal learning. Active, thoughtful, and respectful participation in all aspects of the course will make our time together as productive and engaging as possible.
BOL II Course Description
BOL II is designed to prepare you for an effective transition into the workplace. Interactions with facilitators, an employer expert and your peers will guide your learning.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Comprehend the logistics and expectations of the Co-op Program
- Learn how to set learning objectives for your work term
- Build on prior learning experiences to help you succeed in the first week on the job
- Develop awareness of workplace culture and the attitudes that will enhance your success on the job
- Distinguish the critical elements of building relationships in the workplace
- Identify effective communication strategies
- Recognize effective elements of being a team member
- Respect professional conduct in the workplace
- Understand your rights and responsibilities including workplace safety and freedom from harassment
- Understand employer rights and responsibilities
- Prepare to make a lasting impression
Registration
BOL I: Register once you have applied and been accepted to Co-op.
BOL II: Register once you have been placed on your co-op work term.
Register via the events calendar in myExperience.
BOL Session Offerings and Registration
INQUIRIES AND CURRICULUM MANAGER
BOL Course and Registration: Tricia O'Hagan | email: icooppa@sfu.ca | phone: 778.782.2667
BOL Manager: Amie McLean | email: amie_mclean@sfu.ca
COURSE SCHEDULE
Session # Spring 2021 |
BOL I | BOL II |
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Session 1 | January 4 - January 20 |
January 4 - January 13 |
Session 2 | January 11 - January 27 |
January 11 - January 20 |
Session 3 | January 18 - February 3 |
January 18 - January 27 |
Session 4 | January 25 - February 10 |
January 25 - February 3 |
Session 5 | February 1 - February 17 |
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Session 6 | February 8 - February 24 |
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Session 7 | February 15 - March 3 |
February 15 - February 24 |
Session 8 | February 22 - March 10 |
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Session 9 | March 1 - March 17 |
March 1 - March 10 |
Session 10 | March 8 - March 24 |
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Session 11 | March 15 - March 31 |
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Session 12 | March 22 - April 7 |
March 22 - March 31 |
Session 13 | March 29 - April 14 |
March 29 - April 7 |
Session 14 | April 5 - April 21 |
April 5 - April 14 |
Session 15 | - | April 12 - April 21 |
Session 16 | - | April 19 - April 28 |
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