The many Co-operative Education Programs at the University of Manitoba provide both students and employers with an opportunity to work together in a meaningful partnership.  Students have the ability to combine practical paid work experiences with their class-room based education to further enhance their skill sets and work experiences.   Employers have the ability to connect with motivated, pre-selected students with the added benefit of increasing the flexibility of their recruitment strategies.

Benefits for students include:

• Earning competitive wages while applying classroom learning to real world situations.
• Graduating with a minimum of one year of work experience that, in many cases, helps to offset the costs of an undergraduate degree.
• Developing crucial technical and professional skills, including stronger interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Building a powerful network of professionals in the field.
• Exploring different career opportunities and disciplines, including moving on to Graduate studies.
• Combining work with travel; opportunities exist across Canada and internationally.
• Entering the workforce as a confident graduate, with the ability to transition quickly into a chosen career path.
• Finding not only the best jobs, but also starting at a higher salary than students graduating without the co-op option.

Benefits for employers include:

• Accessing a highly skilled and motivated group of new employees who are eager to learn and contribute.
• Developing and recruiting new talent.
• Building a reputation as a leader in the field.
• Reducing recruiting, hiring, and training costs.
• Enlarging the local pool of qualified workers in the field.
• Sharing in the knowledge, skill, and research innovation of our university.