WELCOME
Co-operative Education - Real Skills for the Real World!
Acadia University students and employers have enjoyed the benefits of Co-operative Education since 1982. Co-op enables current students to gain hands-on, paid experience in placements related to their field of study giving them tangible skills, one year of work experience, contacts in industry, a solid idea of what they want to do and job offers...all by the time they graduate!
Co-operative Education students are among Acadia's best! Employers utilize the Co-op program to get specialized projects and work completed. As a side benefit, Co-op is as an excellent recruitment tool used to evaluate students as potential full-time employees. What could be better than a 4, 8, 12 or 16 month interview with no strings attached?
Co-operative Education provides a vital link between Acadia and the workforce, enabling employers and Acadia to better prepare students for their future endeavours.
Student Testimonial
"I went into the Co-operative Education program's information session with doubts; I came out a Co-op student. My first work term was an unforgettable experience and has opened my eyes to the possible career directions available in my field of study. If you are unsure of what to do after university and would like to know where your discipline can take you, the Acadia Co-op option is for you!"