What is the Co-operative Education Program?

Tharani (law) traveled to Ghana to work for Canadian Lawyers Abroad.

Real-life learning

At UVic, learning extends beyond the classroom. Through our co-operative education program (co-op), students alternate terms in class with paid work terms in positions related to their fields of study. Co-op is collaborative—students, employers and the university all play a part.

What are the benefits?

• Students: You’ll graduate with a great résumé, relevant work experience, contacts in your field, extra cash and a better chance of career success right after graduation.
  Co-op information for students 
• Employers: You’ll benefit from students’ skills and fresh ideas, cost-effective recruitment, exposure for your business and engagement with UVic.
  Co-op information for employers

Exceeding national standards

All 224 UVic co-op degree programs are accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).