Student Benefits

Earn While You Learn

You can earn about $5,000 - $8,000 per work term, which you can use toward tuition fees, loans, and other expenses.

Knowledge and Experience

A Co-op placement provides you with an opportunity to acquire valued knowledge and experience and to establish contacts with professionals in your chosen field. It prepares you for future career options and strategies.

Employability

Co-op students are more likely to find jobs when they graduate. According to a recent study, 82% of Co-op students found jobs that were "very" or "somewhat" related to their studies, compared with only 58% of non-Co-op students. Co-op students were also more likely to be working full-time (86%) than non-Co-op students (71%).

Confidence and Self-esteem

Co-op provides you with a learning environment to build confidence and self-esteem.