The Golf and Ski Operations Management program offers students the unique opportunity of experiencing two paid co-operative education workplace experiences during the program. 

Each co-op placement can last up to 12 weeks with one taking place in the winter at a ski operation and the other during the summer at a golf operation.  These two placements will give students valuable hands-on skills, actual workplace experience, and networking opportunities for future employment. 

Both golf and ski companies have inside operations and outside operations.  For students doing a placement at a golf resort, the outside operations could include green, tee, and fairway cutting; bunker maintenance, aeration and irrigation of the golf course.  Inside operations could include food services, rental services, and pro shop operation.

Similarly, the ski resort could provide inside placements that include food services, rental and retail services, repair shop, and activities and events for individuals and groups.  Ski industry outside operations would include lift operations, snow making and grooming of runs and trails.

To qualify for the paid co-op experiences, students must maintain a high academic average in their first semester of studies. The college has a co-op placement officer who works with students and employers to secure placements and monitor progress.  Each student, however, must earn through their theory/classroom work, the opportunity to experience a co-op placement.



Benefits of Work Experience
As a student, a co-operative work placement will be beneficial to you in so many ways.  When you are in your co-op placement, you will receive valuable hands-on experience in a career field that you will love.

You will be working under supervision, both independently and as a team member.  You will learn new technical and customer service skills and improve your social interactions and communication abilities.  At the same time, your newly-acquired skills and knowledge will give you confidence and a great resume.  All these benefits and you earn a pay cheque too!

For more information about Algonquin College's co-operative education programs, visit this webpage: algonquincollege.com/coop

Apply today for the Golf & Ski Operations Management Program

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