The University of Waterloo operates the largest post secondary co-op program of its kind in the world.
Waterloo is a model of co-operative education, which has spread to more than 100 colleges and universities across Canada.
Breadth and depth:
19,000 co-op students enrolled over three semesters in 122+ programs.
5,200 employers hire Waterloo co-op students.
Co-operative Education & Career Action:
Co-operative Education & Career Action (CECA) manages the co-operative education system and career-related services for the University of Waterloo.
CECA staff liaise with students, employers, alumni, and the UWaterloo faculties and departments to promote and facilitate employment opportunities.
What is Co-operative (co-op) Education?
Co-operative education combines academic studies with work experience. Co-op allows you to gain up to two years of relevant work experience.
Academic terms alternate with work terms forming study/work sequences. Study/work sequences vary between programs and cohorts. Please view study/work sequences to learn more.