Co-operative Education Program and Career Services
What do you want to be? Whether you're on the fast track to your dream job or aren't sure where to start, Co-op and Career can help you make it happen. Our co-op program is one of the largest in Canada, and our Career staff provide comprehensive career support.
Connect with us to:
- find paid, relevant work through the co-op program
- apply for jobs on our online job board
- drop in to meet with a career educator or ambassador
- improve your résumé writing and interview skills
- get your career path on track
- build competencies to impress employers
- post jobs to hire students and grads
Not sure where to start?
Check out our pathway tool to learn how we can help or check out our Youtube channel for resources, tutorials, student experiences and more.
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Co-operative Education Program
Co-operative Education Program
- At UVic, 1 in 4 students engage in real-life learning through co-op.
- Students alternate terms in class with paid co-op work terms in jobs related to their degrees.
- Employers benefit from motivated short-term student employees and streamlined recruitment.
- Faculty and staff can hire co-op students and benefit from co-op in the classroom.
All 224 UVic co-op degree programs are accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).
Career Services
Career Services
- Students and alumni can access job postings, career advice, workshops and events and more.
- Employers can post jobs on our online job board.
- Faculty and staff can hire students or find career support.
Resources
Resources
For students, we’ve organized our main resources into three kits:
- The journey kit helps you plan and manage your career path.
- The competency kit teaches you professional skills and behaviours to impress employers and excel in the workplace.
- The tool kit shows you how to search for jobs, write strong résumés and polish your interview skills.
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