A new course offered as a microcredential by the Division of Continuing Studies helps adult learners with the skills to prepare for natural disaster, pandemic, conflict and cyber-attack.
The University of Victoria has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2022 for the eleventh consecutive year. Winners of the 2022 competition were announced March 7. UVic was among seven universities from across the country to be honoured.
The University of Victoria has been named one of BC’s top employers, recognizing that we are an industry leader in offering an exceptional place to work. The competition recognizes the top 100+ employers in each province or region. UVic was among eight universities in BC to be honoured.
Recent kinesiology graduate Ashley Hoydal-Payne gained the experience she needed to launch her business through an internship focused on community wellness and digital media.
When theatre student Logan Swain signed up for a co-op position with Theatre SKAM, he had no idea he'd soon be producing plays during a pandemic--or that it would lead to a permanent job.
Every year, co-op employers in Canada and around the world provide support, mentorship and extraordinary work-integrated learning experiences for students.
From Saskatchewan to Northern Alberta to right here in Victoria, co-op students are making vital contributions to communities and organizations across Canada and the globe.
COVID-19 has heightened the need for varied educational opportunities for people seeking new skills, knowledge and connections to thrive in an ever-changing economy—like micro-credentials.
With nearly half-a-million archival objects in her collection, Barkerville Historic Town curator Mandy Kilsby balances her daily tasks with the need for professional development.
Each year, UVic co-operative education (co-op) students complete more than 4,250 co-op work terms in Victoria, across Canada and around the world. The dynamic, hands-on learning that students gain through these experiences is often transformative thanks to the mentorship and opportunity provided by our 1,350 partner employers.
From building a cost-effective, low-impact way of tracking pedestrian traffic to championing co-op student hiring within the informtion and communications technology sector, UVic co-op students make an impact wherever they go.
Ben Gingerich builds his specialty coffee company with a strong dose of pure hustle.
Graduates from UVic are some of the world's most employable according to a prestigious international ranking by Times Higher Education, based on feedback from top international companies.
Honours economics grad Maxwell Nicholson is a prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship award winner, who graduated and right away began a new position with Kinsey & Company, a global management consultant firm.
Each year, UVic Co-op and Career Services recognizes employers who have provided extraordinary hands-on learning opportunities to UVic co-op students.
From supporting Syrian refugees’ arrival to Victoria, to curating interactive exhibits and identifying opportunities in the labour market, this year’s UVic Co-op Students of the Year are positive change makers. Each student was recognized by their co-operative education programs for their meaningful and outstanding contribution to multiple areas of their life including class, the workplace and the greater community.
