CO-OP
- Students work in a paid, full-time position under the supervision of the employing organization.
- Co-op students work in placements that are aligned with school semesters between 4, 8, 12, or 16 months.
Benefits of a Co-op
Bringing a co-op sudent into your organization is a great option if you are seeking a longer term, full-time team member. These students spend a significant amount of time with your organization, making them great additions to your talent pipeline.
What a Co-op could look like:
Monique, a communications student, works for an energy company full-time for 8 months. During her time, Monique writes content for website blogs, internal company newsletters, and social media content.
Her content generates over 5,000 impressions within a month. Monique also reviews key metrics for company communications and provides strategic analysis. Monique is able to alleviate the workload of staff and provide valuable insights to improve the company’s communications.
Program Example
UCalgary and MRU offer a Marketing Co-op. These students can help with social media management, advertising and event planning.
These are just two examples of program that offers students looking for co-ops! Explore more opportunities like this by visiting our WIL Catalogue.
Hear from an Employer
“Through TalentED YYC, Marriage Advocates Canada was able to welcome three talented students to their team. The Marriage Advocates had a research coordinator who helped design their children’s program, and two data science students who analyzed two years’ worth of organizational data.
TalentED YYC not only made hiring easy but also educated the Marriage Advocates on how to support students by giving them real-world experience. “Thank you for the amazing services, support, and students!” – Marriage Advocates