The University of Winnipeg

Co-op Program

CO-OP Education

Taking YOU beyond the classroom…

The University of Winnipeg's Co-operative Education Program is open to students from all disciplines. Co-op placements are four to eight month work terms. Work terms can start in:

• May
• September
• January
  

The majority start in May and end in August. These work terms are not like your normal student summer job. You will be working in a professional environment where you will use the knowledge and skills that you have learned in the classroom. Plus you get paid for it! Most students who participated last summer earned between $11.50  and 17.00 per hour. These placements also allow you to gain valuable work experience that you can add to your resume as well as open your eyes to different career options within your field!

Starting this September 2013, the Co-op Program work term will have the option of being for credit. To learn how you could receive credit for Co-op, you must consult the Co-op Office and your department of study.

All registered Co-op students will partake in seminars, which include – resume writing, interview skills, Emotional IQ, professionalism and workplace etiquette – which will help you in your work term and once you join the workforce after graduation.

How do you get involved if you are a student?

1. Fill out an application form (or it can be picked up at 4BC59A)

2. When dropping off or emailing your application form, include:

A. A copy of your transcript from WebAdvisor (can be a screen shot)

B. A recent resume

C. A cover letter

D. If you are an International Student, a copy of your work permit. If you do not have one, please contact Jessica for a meeting.

3. Upon admittance to the Program, you are required to pay the Program fee of $406.35. This can be paid at Student Central.

NOTE: if you obtain a Co-op placement and choose to have the 3 credit hour option (after consultation with the Co-op Office and your department of study), you will be required to pay the 3 credit hours tuition fee, $322.50. This fee is the same for regular students and international students. 

You can also check out the Co-op Program on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoopUWinnipeg

Or follow the program on twitter, @COOPatUW

Please note that the deadline for students to join:

The 2013 Fall (September-December work term) Co-operative Education Program is July 1st, 2013 (limited space!)

The 2014 Winter (January-April work term) Co-operative Education Program is September 27th, 2013

The 2014 Summer (May-August work term) Co-operative Education Program is September 27th, 2013

How do you get involved if you are an employer?

Contact Jessica Adkin, je.adkin@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9872 and she will provide you with all the information you need.

Co-operative Education Coordinator

Jessica Adkin
Phone: 204.786.9872
Email:  je.adkin@uwinnipeg.ca

Office:
Buhler Centre
460 Portage Ave
Room 4BC59A

Mailing Address:
515 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 2E9