New Co-op students for May 2012 placements – please complete the Co-op Application found in the left menu on ACSIS.
You must apply between January 9th and 13th. Applications after midnight on the 13th will not be accepted.
At Algonquin, we view Co-op as a three-way partnership between
- the College,
- the employer, and
- the student.
As is the case in most partnerships, the objective is to work together to achieve results that are beneficial for all participants. Co-op employers have access to students with a strong academic background and real skills to use in the workplace. Employers also benefit from being directly involved in the professional and academic development of possible future employees.
Students gain valuable work experience through paid on-the-job training. Co-op placements often lead to full-time employment.
And through Co-op, the College is able to keep up to date with the changing needs of business and industry by listening to feedback from employers and students.
Whether you are an individual considering a Co-op program, or an employer interested in finding out more, we invite you to browse through our web site and encourage you to contact us at
(613) 727- 4723 ext.: 7623 or coop@algonquincollege.com for more information.
Click here to post a job.
New Co-op Students
If your program has a co-op option and you are scheduled to begin your first placement in May 2012, you must complete the co-op application (which appears on ACSIS) by the end of day January 13th. Students in mandatory co-op programs must also apply to ensure you are registered in co-op.
Applications for admission are assessed and approved on an individual basis by the appropriate academic and/or Co-op representative. All applicants are assessed and selected based on specific admission/selection criteria. Please contact the Co-op Department for more detailed information.
An “Introduction to Co-op” seminar will be offered on three dates. You are required to attend one of these seminars. The dates are January 17, 18, 19th, 2012. Please make arrangements to attend – 5:00 to 6:30. The location is CA105 – that’s in the new ACCE building. Please note – you need attend only one of these seminars. The same content is presented each night.
Returning Co-op Students
To get access to view job postings please update your resume and notify
coop@algonquincollege.com when you have uploaded the new version to PlacePro.
| What is Cooperative Education? |
Co-op is work-integrated learning. It is a partnership between the College, an employer, and the student. Co-op education is an option which can be pursued in specified programs providing practical work experience by combining formal academic training at the College with paid work experience with an approved Cooperative employer organization.
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| How does Co-op work? |
Students generally alternate study terms with 16-week paid work terms. Work/study periods vary for each program. Bachelor Degrees in Applied Studies include mandatory Co-op work terms as a graduation requirement for the program. (Please see the chart for a listing of programs currently offering a Co-op option, and their respective work/study sequences.)
Algonquin Co-op coordinates all work term activities, from your job application to your actual job offer with an employer. The Department recruits the participation of employers; posts work term opportunities; submits résumés to companies for their review and selection; and arranges interviews, on or off campus.
All work term opportunities are approved by faculty and the Co-op Department to ensure that the work assignment meets the established program guidelines. In addition, Department representatives do a follow-up site visit during the term.
Co-op students are required to attend work term preparation classes preceding the first work term where topics coverred include resume writing skills, interview techniques, work term responsibilities, and more. Following each work term, students must submit a formal report to the Co-op Department. These reports are an integral part of the learning and evaluation process and validate your achievement of the learning outcomes for the work term. The faculty advisors mark the work term reports. |
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| Why choose the Co-op option? |
- Practical Career Experience and Educational Relevancy:
- Co-op education provides career-related experiences that help you understand more about your chosen professional field. In-class study and training are immediately reinforced and applied in work assignments.
- Career Choices and Development:
- Cooperative programs provide you with an ongoing opportunity to evaluate and assess your career choice, ensuring your future career satisfaction.
- Employment Advantages:
- The work experience gained through your Co-op increases your potential to secure permanent employment and may also give you a head start on the salary scale.
- Income:
- Co-op enables you to earn income, learn about managing your finances, and helps defray some of your educational expenses.
- Employability Skills:
- As a Co-op graduate, you will have gained valuable skills in problem solving, leadership, communication, team work and more... skills employers look for when hiring.
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| Program Progression Pattern |
Please click here to view the Program Progression Pattern schedule. |
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