It’s a formula that works: employers looking for innovative short-term support find success by hiring students through BC co-operative education programs—and both parties reap the benefits.

What is Co-operative Education?

Co-operative education, or co-op, is an innovative learning strategy where students alternate study terms with terms working for employers in their field of interest.

Co-op is based on a shared relationship between a university, student and employer. Co-op students gain valuable hands-on experience in their field while you, the employer, benefit from students’ energy, fresh ideas and hard work.


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