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

Posted on Thursday, April 30th, 2015

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?

Posted on Thursday, April 30th, 2015

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.