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Is a co-op student right for your small business?

Many large corporations choose to hire co-op students for work-placements, but small-medium sized businesses can benefit just as much, if not more. Hiring a co-op student as a small business brings many advantages both the organization and to the student.

Co-op students are a valuable asset for any small-business

Co-op students are a valuable asset for any small-business

Get a better tax credit

Any organization that hires a co-op student for a placement is eligible to receive the Co-op Education Tax Credit from the Government of Ontario. While large organizations are able to claim up to 25% of wages paid to the student, small businesses (those whose total payroll is under $400,000) are able to claim a tax credit of up 30%, to a maximum of $3000. Continue reading →

Algonquin College Co-op students help the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise prepare for Canada Day celebrations

Exactly 3,661 km west of Algonquin College’s Ottawa campus, Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management students are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the Canada Day long weekend at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

“Canada Day weekend is usually our kick off to summer, so the hotel is quite busy,” says Hannah Gowland, Recruitment Coordinator at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. “it is an event that is held around the lake for our guests and day visitors to enjoy… and it is when many of the day visitors start to come daily.” Continue reading →

Tips to look and sound your best in Skype Interviews [Video]

If you find yourself having the opportunity to do an interview via Skype for a co-op placement, the YouTube video below will give you some helpful hints to ensure your interview goes as smoothly as possible.

Skype interviews are becoming increasingly popular

Skype interviews are becoming an increasingly popular method for employers

The video is broken down into 4 separate sections, and gives you valuable tips in the following areas:

  • How to ensure that your interviewer is able to properly hear you
  • How to set up an interview area that will look professional and be free from distractions Continue reading →

3 reasons why hiring a co-op student is good for business

Hiring a co-op student not only benefits the students by providing valuable work experience, but also benefits our employer partners as well. Employers often cite the following 3 benefits when talking about hiring a co-op student:

Co-op students add tremendous value to any organization

Co-op students add tremendous value to any organization

Fill a temporary void quickly

A co-op student is the perfect resource for your organization to fill a temporary void that may have gone unfilled or to a temporary contract worker or would have increased the workload for your full-time staff. Continue reading →