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WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF ARTS CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM!

PLEASE NOTE THE COOP OFFICE TEMPORARY LOCATION IS SS203

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
A Work-Integrated Learning Program

 
CO-OP WORKS...

For Students:
by providing relevant, degree-related work experience that gives students important business and technical skills, and a competetive edge upon graduation.

For Employers:
by providing access to highly motivated and capable students from different majors to perform specific tasks or projects while offering a cost-effective recruiting solution.

FACULTY OF ARTS Co-op Programs are available in a wide range of disciplines, and students gain paid work experience related to their degree and career goals.  Employers benefit from the strong research, analysis and writing skills these students possess, as well as degree-specific knowledge students have gained through thier studies.

ARTS PROGRAMS WITH CO-OP:

Refer to this link for a list of programs that have a Co-op option.  If your program/degree does not offer Co-op at this time, please inquire further with the department to learn about other experiential learning opportunities that may be available to gain hands-on, degree-related experience!

EXPERIENCE MATTERS !

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD when you graduate!  Add Co-op to your degree and graduate with 12 months or more of work experience!

ARTS CO-OP APPLICATIONS:
If you are interested in applying to Co-op, the application deadline was December 1, and the next one is May 1, 2012. You may contact us if you have any questions.  Here is a slide presentation with details about Co-op and the application procedures. 

Attached here is a document that outlines the calendar guidelines, and provides further information about the program.

APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE

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SMALL BUSINESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SBIP)
The Small Business Internship Program provides small and medium-sized enterprises financial support to hire a post secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of e-business strategies to increase their productivity and competitiveness.

The program requires that students intern for 12 weeks, and this can qualify as a Co-op work term allowing the student to be enrolled in a course while working.

SURVEY IPSOS-REID:
Impact of Co-op Programs:
Click here for article!

 "Post-secondary students looking for a leg up in today's uncertain job market should consider enrolling in a co-op program, a University of Guelph researcher has found....Read Full Article