Co-operative Education
Co-operative Education, or Co-op, is designed to integrate undergraduate academic studies with paid work experience. It provides students with meaningful, paid work experience, networking capabilities, and helps build and develop students’ competences and skill sets.
Algoma University’s Co-operative Education Program follows the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) model of paid work terms, allowing students career exploration and experience in areas of career interest, while academic terms build a solid foundation of theoretical and conceptual knowledge in the area of study.
contact
Cindi Elgie
Coordinator, Co-op, Career Services & Experiential Learning
[email protected]
705-949-2301, ext.4214
Office: SH 206
Co-op information for students
Algoma University’s Co-operative Education Certificate is offered concurrently with all disciplines. Traditionally, most placements have been in the areas of computer science, information technology, business administration, and accounting. With the guidance of the Co-op, Career and Experiential Learning Coordinator, co-op students are responsible to secure co-op placements.
To graduate with the Co-operative Education Certificate, students must successfully complete their degree program, pass COOP 0101, and successfully complete three work term placements. An acceptable Work Term Reflection Report must be received for each work term to determine whether a student may continue on to subsequent placements.
CO-OP Information For Current and Prospective Employers
Algoma U Co-op Students are bright, eager and will assist with your short-term employment needs!
What co-op programs do you offer?
The majority of our co-op students are from the following areas:
Business Administration:
- General Administration
- Accounting
- Economics
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
Computer Science:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Computer Games Technology and Creative Arts
- Computer Game Technology
- Mobile Software Engineering
When is a good time to hire a co-op student?
Students typically begin work terms in September 1st, January 1st and May 1st.
How does a student qualify for co-op?
Admission and eligibility to apply for co-op work term placements is granted to those students who maintain an overall average of 70% and meet additional job requirements set out by the co-op employer.
Is there a cost to employers?
All costs associated with the hire (salary, EI, CPP, WSIB, vacation pay, etc.) are the sole responsibility of the employer however funding is available (see below).
Co-op Tax Credit: A $3000.00 Tax Credit is available to all employers who employ a Co-op Student. Go to: www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/
Outcome Campus Connect: Employer partners can instantly post experiential learning (including paid co-op positions and for-credit internship opportunities) skill development, and job opportunities that reach student talent at the post-secondary institutions, and in the specific fields of study, of your choice (with the click of a button). It is a streamlined and holistic way to easily build your early talent recruitment pipeline or hire with immediacy – putting the right opportunity, in front of the right student – every time.
To sign up/ login, please navigate to https://magnet.whoplusyou.com/lp/campusconnect
Community Partners and Employers
Community partners and employers are the key links in connecting students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through experiential learning courses and programs. The Experiential Learning Hub is actively seeking partnerships with community organizations and businesses as placement hosts for co-ops, internships, and practicums.
Contact UsCOOP 0101
Career Skills Course is a one-credit co-op course designed to inform students about the program and prepare students for the job search process. Topics covered include skills assessment, resume and cover letter tips, interview skills, job search skills, and business etiquette. Students are encouraged to enroll in COOP 0101 within the first two semesters of study.
The following courses must be completed to earn a Co-operative Education Certificate:
- COOP 0101 (career skills course);
- COOP 0201 (first four-month work term placement);
- COOP 0202 (second four-month work term placement); and
- COOP 0301 (third four-month work term placement).
All co-op courses are charged at the rate of their credit weighting. International students do not pay international fees for co-op credits. All co-op credits are based on the Canadian Fee Schedule found in the Academic Calendar (PDF).
For a list of employers offering Co-op Education & career opportunities, please visit the Co-op Job Postings (PDF).
For more co-operative education opportunities check out:
Note: There is no guaranteed work-term placement. Although the Co-op Office liaises with employers to generate work-term postings, placements are always employer- and market-driven; therefore, some semesters will have more positions than there are applicants and other semesters will have more applicants than there are positions.
Outcome Campus Connect
Employer partners can instantly post experiential learning opportunities (including co-op opportunities and unpaid internships), skill development, and job opportunities that reach student talent at the post-secondary institutions, and in the specific fields of study, of your choice (with the click of a button). It is a streamlined and holistic way to easily build your early talent recruitment pipeline or hire with immediacy – putting the right opportunity, in front of the right student – every time.
To sign up/ login, please navigate to https://magnet.whoplusyou.com/lp/campusconnect
Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit
You can claim this credit if you are a corporation that provided a qualifying work placement at a permanent establishment in Ontario for a student enrolled in a qualifying post-secondary co-operative education program.
The credit is equal to an eligible percentage (25% to 30%) of the eligible expenditures incurred by the corporation for a qualifying work placement. The maximum credit for each qualifying work placement is $3,000.
For further information, go to: Co-op Tax Credit