Are students guaranteed jobs?

No. Co-op is a competitive program student may apply to specific job postings. The more flexible a student is with regard to work location and type, and the more positions she/he applies for, the more interviews she/he will likely to get. In order to get a co-op job the students expected to produce a strong resume, cover letter for each position and prepare for each interview.


What is the difference between a Co-op placement and an internship?

In Cooperative Education, the program is approved and implemented by a College and study sessions alternate with paid work terms. An internship, however, is a work placement that is not necessarily connected with or overseen by an educational institution.


What is Co-op?

Co-op is a learning semester outside of the classroom where students gain work experience in their field of study before graduation. The usual format is for students to alternate study terms with paid four-month work terms. Co-op is a partnership involving students, employers and the College and provides students with work experience to complement their academic training.