Co-op Education
Co-op Education is a structured way of learning that combines in-class learning with periods of work experience. During your time in the Co-op Program, students have the opportunity to connect with employers, develop professional skills and gain valuable work experience in a chosen field.
The professional development training portion of your co-op experience covers how to emphasize your current academic, work or volunteer experience to attract employers. Some topics covered include:
- Competencies
- Resumes
- Cover Letters
- Networking
- Job Search
- Interviews
- Professional Conduct
Throughout the year, the Co-op Program hosts a variety of on-campus events to bring you and industry together. There are at least two networking events, a speed mock interview event and the Co-op Career Fair. During the year, the Co-op Program also invites a wide range of industry professionals as guest speakers on campus.
The UWinnipeg Co-op Program works with a variety of organizations to provide students with opportunities.
A few of the organizations partner with include:
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Scotiabank
- Cambrian Credit Union
- City of Winnipeg
- Canadian Revenue Agency
- Richardson International Ltd.
- Manitoba Hydro
- Statistics Canada
- MNP
- Deloitte
- Bank of Canada
- Cargill
- Skip the Dishes
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Agriculture & Agrifood Canada
- Bold Commerce
- Department of National Defense
- Pepsico
- Health Canada
- Boeing
- United Rentals
Visit UWinnipeg’s Co-op Program webpage to learn more and apply.