The Co-op for Community program allows students to work at charitable organizations
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is known for educating future-ready graduates. Our students have earned a reputation for having the skills, knowledge and experience to add value within their first days on the job. Much of this learning happens on campus, but at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ the learning continues during co-op work terms at leading companies across Canada and around the world.ÌýÌý
Many students spend their co-op work terms at tech firms or corporations. Others makeÌýan impact at non-profit organizations, thanks to several co-op programs that fund student work terms at non-profit organizations, likeÌýGlobal Citizen Internships,ÌýCo-op for Social GoodÌýand theÌý.
Co-op for Community is a partnership between United Way À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Communities and the University to help United Way-affiliated organizations create meaningful co-op jobs for students from all disciplines. The program depends on donor funding to pay for the co-op positions. Ten thousand dollars covers one four-month co-op work term at United Way.Ìý The program isÌýpartially funded throughÌýÌýdonations. Ìý