Information for Students
Co-operative Education gives students an opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom by integrating relevant work experience with academic studies. Co-op students alternate terms of school and work in their appropriate fields of study allowing for them to gain experience and develop a better understanding of their career options.
Benefits of Co-op:
- You develop a better understanding of your career plan
- You are given the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a professional work setting
- You learn important resume and interview skills
- You gain relevant work experience
- You learn effective work habits and etiquette
- You are paid for your work
- You build contacts to assist you in finding future employment
- You get to experience in your chosen field without a long-term commitment
EWO Co-op Students of the Year 2010:
Stephanie Matzos, Business Administraion - Human Resources, Centennial College, Toronto
Liane Langstaff, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph