Student Testimonials

The Institute for Co-operative Education has over 200 co-op students graduating every year, there is no shortage of talent. Our co-op students graduate ready to work, with a combination of academic and real-world work experience, research knowledge and business acumen. Some of our past students have agreed to share their Co-op experience below;

Co-op work terms let me experience the workplace and understand what skills I need. I also learnt where I would fit in. Lindsay Alexandre-Aime, Marketing

Co-op allowed me to travel and apply my academic knowledge in a professional environment. Phydeline Duroseau, Accounting

[Co-op] got me a permanent job! Jennifer Donato, Marketing

[Co-op] connected me to new people and allowed me to try out areas I would never have found on my own. Giuseppe Fantigrossi, MBA

[Co-op] got me a full-time job a month before graduation! Melissa Papanayotou, Finance

Co-op put me in touch with employers and gave me the opportunity to gain work experience. Isabelle Parisella, Translation

[Co-op] opened a lot of doors and provided me with the skills, confidence, and support to enter the work force. Amanda Sanza, Marketing

Co-op helped me to learn invaluable job skills that will help me to better integrate into the working world. Christopher Wintle, Civil Engineering