University of Calgary

COOP & Internships

Be ahead of the game by enhancing your degree with Co-op!

What is Co-op?

Co-op is an academic program that integrates university study with relevant work experience. In Co-op, students alternate academic terms with three or four paid work terms that are approximately four months in duration. By graduation, a Co-op student will have 12-16 months of paid, degree-related work experience and a Co-op designation on his/her degree. Students gain important business and technical skills as well as a competitive edge upon graduation.

Benefits of Co-op

  • Get a head start on your career and develop valuable marketable skills.
  • Complement your education by applying real world knowledge to the classroom.
  • Build confidence and contribute to worthwhile projects.
  • Explore and clarify your career goals through different jobs and work environments.
  • Network and establish important employer and business contacts.
  • Learn job search strategies including interviewing and resume writing.
  • Earn money and reduce or eliminate student loans.
  • Aligns with University goal of experiential learning.
  • Listed as one of the top ten experiences employers look for when hiring new graduate.

 Testimonials

"The Co-op program is one of the best components to my degree. Not only have I gained valuable work experience in the areas of my studies, but I get to utilize things I have learned from my classes in a practical setting. The different work terms are a great way to help me narrow down the areas of work I would like to focus on with my degree. Furthermore, the program has given me very useful career management skills and it is something that will put me one step a head of other job seekers."

~ Gladys Loo, Development Studies major

Contact


Faculty of Arts Cooperative Education Program website: http://arts.ucalgary.ca/co-op/

Carllie Necker

Co-op Coordinator, Faculty of Arts
Location SS 110
Phone: 403.210-8509
artscoop@ucalgary.ca 

Mandy Foley

Co-op Coordinator, Faculty of Arts
Location SS 110
Phone: 403.220-8636
artscoop@ucalgary.ca