Co-operative Education combines work experience with academic studies and has gained international recognition as the preferred way to complete a degree. It creates a partnership between the students, the University and the employer. The goal of the Program is to offer students a broader learning environment, opportunities for excellent work experience and networking with employers.
ExxonMobil will be on campus Thursday, September 16th to actively recruit students for Information Technology Co-op positions! If you are interested in a Co-op career with one of the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies, email Lynette Harty by September 10th.
This session is open to both Co-op and non Co-op students who are interested in Co-op.
When should I apply for the Co-op program at the U of L?
The short answer is as soon as you've been accepted as a student at the University of Lethbridge.
We believe that the best way to future success is to start working with you the moment you step on
campus and in some cases even before you arrive. So what are you waiting for? E-mail the Co-op Office TODAY!
Congratulations to all students currently on a FALL 2010 Co-op work term!
If you have not already been in to register, please drop in as soon as you can
to pick up your work term package. If we've not been in contact with you to
register your work term, but you are currently working on a Co-op this summer,
please let us know so that we can ensure that your paperwork has all been taken
care of.
If you have not already completed your work placement form, please complete
the online
form. If you came into the office to register, you will have already received
your work term guide book. If you have not received this, or misplace it at
any time, you can download the work term guide book online HERE.
...Have a great work term AND if you have any work term stories or photos
to share, please send them in.
Check this out! Co-op students earn higher salaries and get the most prestigious jobs after graduation compared with their non co-op peers....
Co-op
Blogger!
Interested in trading in your monthly reports for your own work term blog?
Let us know!
DID YOU KNOW CO-OP is available to all POST-DIPLOMA students in their
FIRST SEMESTER on campus? Even more impressive is that you can actually head out on your first
work term before you start your classes! We can even approve a position you may have lined
up already as your first Co-op work term AND if you participated in a Co-op program at your
transfer school, we may be able to transfter one of your work terms.
If you have asked yourself any of the following questions, Co-op may be the program
for you!
- How can I get career-related work experience?
- How will I get my dream job?
- How will I finance my education?
- How do I make a killer resume and knock them off their feet in an interview?
Find out how to get your Co-op career started today... click
here.
Calling all budding photographers and journalists!
The best stories are those told by our students and we want to hear from you.
Tell us your most memorable moments in the classroom, on campus or on your work term? Be
sure to send in your photos... we'd love to hear from you. E-mail the Co-op Office TODAY!
From Rocky Mountain House to Ottawa – One Co-op Student’s
Journey
…I
began reflecting upon my journey with Co-op and the effect that it has had on
my life. In doing this, I realized that Co-op has had the very effect that every
program coordinator (Co-op or otherwise) hopes that their program will have
on an individual. To explain this I must go back a little further, to the beginning
of my post-secondary education. I hardly gave a thought to my career –
it was the furthest thing from my mind. After completing as many courses as
I could at the college level I moved on to the University of Lethbridge. Shortly
after I arrived I visited a career counselor. He recommended that I try the
Co-op program to help me gain some insight into what kind of career I wanted
to pursue.
The
club a Red Deer woman runs has won a prestigious international award.
Jennifer Sundsten, who grew up in Red Deer and is the president of the University
of Lethbridge Rotaract Club, recently accepted the 2008 Outstanding Project
Award for the club at a Rotaract meeting in Los Angeles, Calif.
Rotaract is a Rotary International-sponsored service club for young men and
women between age 18 and 30. Sundsten’s club was among clubs from Spain,
South Athe Philippines, Turkey, India and Brazil that were honoured. “I
definitely think this will not only help us with retaining members, but gaining
new members,” Sundsten said. “I think we have set an example for
other Rotaract Clubs, and even Rotarian Clubs, and they have recognized that
as well.”
Our Co-op Digital Scrapbook. We're so proud of our "Brightest Stars"
Electronic Arts loves University of Lethbridge students!!!
Working at EA Games as a Co-op student gives you a huge advantage when applying
for full-time grad positions. Just ask any one of our students who have turned
their Co-op into a full-time permanent grad position. EA has an amazing tradition
of game-making and a rich and diverse portfolio of products. One of their most
recognizable games is The Sims, the top-selling game of all time. EA is home
to the finest game development talent in the world. One very talented member
of the group is OT Harrison, a Computer Science student from the University
of Lethbridge who has recently been profiled on the Electronic Arts website!
Read
OT's profile online!
To find out more about Co-op or the opportunities available at EA, please contact
the Co-op Office TODAY!
My summer at the City of Calgary...
Kenisha Lewis, an Arts and Science Co-op student at the University of Lethbridge is coming to the end
of a great work term with the City of Calgary.
Read
all about it!
International Co-op Student - helping students!
Arts and Science Co-operative Education student, Yevgen Fedotov is making a
real difference on campus. To read more about this great story click
here.
Student Testimonial Co-operative
education has undoubtedly enhanced my undergraduate experience. During my work
terms with the Government of Alberta I have been able to apply the theoretical
ideas I have studied in the social sciences and humanities while at the same
time gain valuable experience and make important professional contacts. For
me, a liberal arts education is a real privilege; with the addition of co-operative
education to my program, I will be in a better position to give back to society.
Jeffrey Doherty, BA, Canadian Studies
To find out more about Co-op or to tell us what Co-op has meant to you, please
contact the Co-op Office TODAY!
Our Co-op Students are the best! Faculty
of Arts and Science Co-operative Education Student Volunteers smile after a
very successful New Student Orientation event. Yay Co-op!
Can you keep a secret? If you answered YES, consider a work term at
CSE!!!
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Canada's cryptologic agency,
provides foreign intelligence to the Government of Canada and protects communications
related to our country's national interests.
Co-op positions are available in:
Mathematics
Computer Science - Development
System Administration and Networking
IT Security
Journalism
Translation
Finance
Now here is something you don't see every day on the golf course! Computer
Science Co-op students, Eric Chang and Frazer Muhlbeier with U of L Co-op alumni,
Abby Chan (pictured above) have a great time working for Enbridge in Calgary.
They recently participated in the company golf tournament and as you can see
from the picture, this is pretty serious business. This is only part of the
exciting package offered to Co-op students at Enbridge. To find out more about
Co-op or more specifically, Enbridge, please contact the Co-op
Office TODAY!
In an e-mail age, first impressions still count…
There was a great article in the Globe and Mail, Friday, May 18, 2007 regarding
how e-mail has affected the first impression in the job search process. The
gentleman who writes this article runs an advertising and communications company.
CLICK
HERE to read the full article.
A web poll published in the Globe & Mail asked the question: "What's
the worst mistake you've made during a job interview?"
Respondents answered:
41% Didn't come prepared enough to answer questions
27% Blathered on too long
23% Didn't research the company enough
7% Arrived late
3% Dressed inappropriately
If you have ever found yourself in a similar situation or would like to learn
how to avoid any of these pitfalls, please come in and meet with a co-op coordinator
today. You can book an appointment by emailing catharine.reader@uleth.ca.
Mock on Demand
Worried about the upcoming Interview Season? We are happy to arrange Mock Interviews
for students wishing to gain interview experience and immediate feedback. If
interested, please EMAIL
us to arrange a date and time.
Diana Young, Director of Arts and Science Co-op, with a gleeful laugh
and undeniable English charm, makes a difference on campus.
For 20 years she has been...
To read more click
here.
Co-op student Dheeraj Achra lands dream job!
Computer
Science Co-op student, Dheeraj Achra, (pictured above) is enjoying great success
as a University of Lethbridge co-op grad. To read more about his great experiences
click here.
International Studentʼs Technical Bent Leads Him Straight to Success
in Co-op Placements!
Computer Science Co-op student, Manwar Khan, (pictured left) is enjoying great
success as a University of Lethbridge co-op student. To read more about his
great experiences click
here.
BSc. Co-op Graduand Headed for Harvard Law School!
Biochemistry
Co-op student, Ben Thibault, (pictured left) has secured a coveted spot at an
Ivy League University. After graduating from the U of L with a Bachelor of Science
(Co-operative Education) with great distinction, majoring in biochemistry, on
June 2, Ben Thibault will be leaving his lab classes behind to attend Harvard
Law School in Cambridge, MA. To read more about this great experience click
here.
See how Steven Fox, Computer Science, Co-op Student, got to travel
to far away places while on his Co-op work term!
Computer
Science Co-op student, Steven Fox, (pictured left) spent his Fall 2005 semester
on a Co-op work term in Anyang, China. Steven was recently featured in the Legend.
To read more about this great experience click
here.
...Have a great work term story? Please send it in.
The
club a Red Deer woman runs has won a prestigious international award.
Arts and Science Co-operative Education student, Yevgen Fedotov is making a
real difference on campus. To read more about this great story 
Co-operative
education has undoubtedly enhanced my undergraduate experience. During my work
terms with the Government of Alberta I have been able to apply the theoretical
ideas I have studied in the social sciences and humanities while at the same
time gain valuable experience and make important professional contacts. For
me, a liberal arts education is a real privilege; with the addition of co-operative
education to my program, I will be in a better position to give back to society.
Faculty
of Arts and Science Co-operative Education Student Volunteers smile after a
very successful New Student Orientation event. Yay Co-op! 
Computer
Science Co-op students, Eric Chang and Frazer Muhlbeier with U of L Co-op alumni,
Abby Chan (pictured above) have a great time working for Enbridge in Calgary.
They recently participated in the company golf tournament and as you can see
from the picture, this is pretty serious business. This is only part of the
exciting package offered to Co-op students at Enbridge. To find out more about
Co-op or more specifically, Enbridge, please contact the 
Computer
Science Co-op student, Dheeraj Achra, (pictured above) is enjoying great success
as a University of Lethbridge co-op grad. To read more about his great experiences
Computer Science Co-op student, Manwar Khan, (pictured left) is enjoying great
success as a University of Lethbridge co-op student. To read more about his
great experiences 
Biochemistry
Co-op student, Ben Thibault, (pictured left) has secured a coveted spot at an
Ivy League University. After graduating from the U of L with a Bachelor of Science
(Co-operative Education) with great distinction, majoring in biochemistry, on
June 2, Ben Thibault will be leaving his lab classes behind to attend Harvard
Law School in Cambridge, MA. To read more about this great experience 
Computer
Science Co-op student, Steven Fox, (pictured left) spent his Fall 2005 semester
on a Co-op work term in Anyang, China. Steven was recently featured in the Legend.
To read more about this great experience 
