Co-op

Economics grad students are often hired by the BC Provincial Government for co-op work terms or positions after graduation. Abdoulaye Dabo, Naresh Neupane, Ali Shakerdargah and Zihao Liu were employed by the Ministries of Citizens Services, Health, Finance and Social Development as part of the Econ co-op program.
Economics grad students are often hired by the BC Provincial Government for co-op work terms or positions after graduation. Abdoulaye Dabo, Naresh Neupane, Ali Shakerdargah and Zihao Liu were employed by the Ministries of Citizens Services, Health, Finance and Social Development as part of the Econ co-op program.

What is co-op?

Co-operative education (co-op) is a learning strategy that lets you:

  • Alternate your academic studies with paid, relevant work experience in your field of study
  • Enrich your academic studies by drawing on practical, real-world experience from your work terms
  • Develop competencies to excel in the workplace

Contact the co-op program in your degree area for details.

Career-related support

UVic Co-op and Career can support you through every stage of your career development, through: