Faculty of Arts & Science
Applied Studies

Other programs available through the Faculty of Arts and Science Career Employment Services centre include the Co-operative Education and Internships Program. Co-operative Education combines real-world work experience with academic studies and has garnered international recognition as the preferred way to complete a degree. The program works to create a partnership between students, the University, and the employer, and to offer students an extended learning environment, and the ability to network with employers. The co-op experience allows students to integrate academic semesters with work terms.

Co-operative Education…

• Allows students to experience real-world application of their discipline

• Introduces students to employment possibilities in the workplace

• Develops valuable research skills for future work experience or graduate school

• Encourages proactive job search skills

• Provides students with challenging and relevant PAID work experience

• Assists students in making realistic and informed career choices

• Provides the opportunity for students to build valuable contacts with employers

• Assists students in the transition from University to the workplace

To read more visit the Co-operative Education & Internships Program at the U of L!