Here are three processes you can incorporate into onboarding. 
 

• Assign a buddy or mentor who is not the student’s direct supervisor. This sets them up with a go-to person for questions beyond their usual job duties 
• Arrange a ‘welcome orientation’. This can include:
  • 1-on-1 meetings between the student and their co-workers 
  • Overview of your organizational chart 
  • Staff wide introductory email 
• Include students in extracurricular and social activities. This will help increase co-op students’ familiarity, comfort and sense of commitment to coworkers and to your organization.