This fall (September to December 2024), Fanshawe College’s Advanced Ergonomics Studies (AES) 2024/2025 cohort of students will be challenged to learn and work with actual companies in a unique and innovative way. The AES faculty have learned that remote school projects, that involve industry partners, can provide our ergonomics students with valuable job skills and experiences while still in school. Therefore, we are looking to you and your industry to help us bring your ergonomics-related research proposals into our classrooms. There are many opportunities for collaboration, but specifically, I (Professor Karen Hoodless) would like to invite you and your organization to participate in my Research Methods and Statistics (RMS) class. This course is designed to prepare students to conduct ergonomics-related research with an organization such as yours. A small group of 3-4 AES students will be tasked to work remotely with your company to develop and conduct an online survey with your employees that answers some ergonomics question that you would like to answer.

The 4th year degree student brings with them the theoretical and technical knowledge gained throughout previous semesters of the program. The ability to review, present, and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative information to where appropriate, use this knowledge in the creative processThe qualities and transferable skills necessary for further study, employment, community involvement, and other activities requiring: i.) the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability in both personal and group contexts; ii.) working reflectively with others; iii.) decision-making in complex contextThe ability to communicate information, arguments and analysis accurately and reliably, orally and in writing.Students will support an innovative project for an early years or educational partner. This project is an opportunity for ECL students to gain expertise in a subject matter, and to collaborate with their mentors.This is an educational experience whereby the student contributes to the organization, however is in the role of learner. The student will be expected to spend 165 hours from September through December.

Virtual Project Opportunity:Bring on one or more student/(s) from Fanshawe College in the Law Clerk Co-op Endorsed Diploma to conduct a program-related project/Co-op based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.The Law Clerks Co-op work term is sequenced for a 4 and 8 month Co-op. Students are available to engage in an employer-lead project/Co-op as early as May 6/24 and can continue as late as Aug. 23/24 (4 month option), or from May 6/24 to Dec. 13/24 (8 month option).Full-time hours or slightly less is required and will be dependent on project scope and student availability.Student co-ops can occur in-person, virtually or a hybrid and will count towards a co-op credit.Co-ops must be remunerated.

Virtual Project Opportunity:Bring on one or more student/(s) from Fanshawe College in the Office Administration - Executive (OAE) Co-op Endorsed Diploma to conduct a program-related project/Co-op based experience.The two year OAE Diploma program is designed to offer opportunities in a variety of office support disciplines. These students are equipped to work in diverse team settings, assist with projects and support, and contribute to business solutions.Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the term connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.The Co-op is sequenced for a 4 month Co-op experience. Students are available to engage in an employer-lead project/Co-op as early as September 3rd 2024 and can continue as late as December 13th 2024.Full-time hours or slightly less are required and will be dependent on project scope and student availability.Student co-ops can occur in-person, virtually or hybrid and will count towards a co-op credit.