Co-op is designed to provide you with opportunities to develop skills and gain real-world experience in the career path of your interest. Co-op students gain a competitive advantage over other applicants by completing modules and assignments focused on cover letter and resume writing, as well as mock interviews, within the required Fundamentals of Co-operative Education course.
During your co-op work terms, you'll learn to challenge assumptions, communicate effectively, think critically and work cooperatively.
Students in Science co-op (in select majors) have two four-month work terms in the spring of second and third years of study.
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Students in Computer Science, Data Science (BSc), Environmental Studies (BA), Geography (BA or BSc), Mathematics (BA or BSc) and Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) with co-op have three four-month work terms starting in third year.
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Winter (January to April) |
Spring (May to August) |
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Students in Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA or Bsc) with co-op have three four-month work terms starting in second year.
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Fall (September to December) |
Winter (January to April) |
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Break |
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Check out the average weekly salary data for students in Faculty of Science co-op. This data is available for your reference. Employers decide students’ salaries.
“Employers have come to trust that Laurier co-op students are well-prepared, motivated, and eager to contribute to the workplace. This results in our high co-op employment rates providing opportunities for students to develop strong professional networks while gaining hands-on, paid work experience that complements their academic learning and career goals."
Colleen Myronyk, Director, Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships
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