Gain work experience in your field
The Engineering Co-Operative Education program provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical hands-on industrial experience to complement their formal engineering studies.
The benefits for students
The co-op program gives students the opportunity to put their skills to the test through on-the-job training. Your time in co-op placements will extend the duration of your engineering studies by one year (typical co-op students take eight academic semesters and five work semesters over a five-year period to complete their degree), but this is time well-spent. Here’s why:
- You’ll gain practical experience in your field
- You’ll learn how to work effectively in the professional world
- It will help guide your future career objectives
- It will put your studies into practice and context
- It will introduce you to potential future employers
- It provides an income that helps support your studies
- It creates a stand-out work record for future employers to see
Co-op Schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Study 1 | Study 2 | Vacation |
| Year 2 | Study 3 | Study 4 | Work 1 4 months |
| Year 3 | Study 5 | Study 6 | Work 2 4 months |
| Year 4 | Work 3 4 months | Work 4 4 months | Work 5 4 months |
| Year 5 | Study 7 | Study 8 |