Why Asper Co-op? The answer is simple - it's your future.

Whether you already know what your major will be, or if you are looking to find out more about different career paths, the co-op program will help you to achieve your goals. 

The Co-op Advantage

• Freedom to explore different career paths in a safe, supportive and dynamic environment.
• Training in the fundamentals of career management through individual coaching and group workshop sessions (resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and networking skills, etc.)
• Develop practical work experience related to your major - transform theory learned in the classroom into real world knowledge, in a productive work setting.
• Earn competitive wages while learning on-the-job and build a powerful network of professionals in your chosen field.
• After graduation you will enter the workforce more confidently, with the ability to transition quickly into your professional career.

Steps to a Co-op Experience

1. Attend a Co-op Information Session and review the admission requirements to determine eligibility.  Follow the outlined application procedures. (August/September)
2. Upon acceptance into the program, attend all mandatory professional development workshops.  Work with the co-op office to prepare your resume and cover letter and develop your interview skills. (Fall)
3. Research available work term job postings and work with your co-op coordinator to learn how to network to develop your own work term opportunity! (January/February)
4. Interview for positions and submit your employer rankings.  Finalize the coordination of your work term, register for your work term and pay the course fee with the Registrar's office.  (May)
5. Begin your work term and develop your Learning Objectives. (May)
6. Work hard, ask questions and have fun during your work term!
7. Prepare your work term report a few weeks before your term ends.  Review your final evaluation with your supervisor. (August)
8. Use what you have learned to define your academic objectives.  Select courses and enter an academic term.  (Fall)
9. Repeat steps three to eight for work terms two and three.