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Celebrating 100,000 co-op experiences

UVic co-op students have completed more than 100,000 co-op work terms since the program launched in 1976. They have put their skills into action for employers across Canada and around the world. Here are some of their stories. 

 
Engineering
Casey is sitting at a table covered in supplies for the Engineering for Kids camps, including blocks, scissors, and markers. He is smiling and wearing an Engineering for Kids t-shirt.

Casey Woo - Mechanical engineering student Casey Woo shared his passion for problem-solving at Engineering for Kids.

Science
Tess Grindlay is posing in a large lab building in front of machinery emblazoned with the word "Canada."

Tess Grindlay - Tess worked with the Canadian Space Agency to support the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Business
On the rope course at WildPlay Element Parks, Olivia films Kat as she jumps happily off the bungee-jump.

Olivia Nelson - BCom student Olivia created thrilling video marketing campaigns for WildPlay Element Parks.