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Co-operative education combines classroom studies with practical work experience outside the university environment, enhancing students' learning by applying, testing, and observing classroom concepts in meaningful work situations.

Co-op students benefit in a number of ways while participating in the program. The program provides an opportunity for students to:

• Apply classroom theory and concepts in the workplace.
• Gain marketable skills and experience that will give you a competitive advantage post-graduation.
• Begin to develop your professional network and industry contacts.
• Earn money while you learn.
• Refine your resume writing, interview skills and job search strategies with ongoing support from the Co-op Office.
• Test out possible post graduation career choices
• Gain confidence.
• Add value to your Bachelor Degree with the Co-operative Education Designation.

The ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® offers co-operative education programs in the Faculties of Arts, Business, and Science.

More information

As a Co-operative Education student, you will participate in three work terms in your field of study during your time at ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®. Work terms range from fourteen to sixteen (14–16) weeks and students can take advantage of work term opportunities in all semesters.

The Co-op program prepares students for the workplace through a series of Career Skills modules that will help students with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, workplace expectations and a variety of other topics designed to increase student success.

Read more about ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®'s Co-operative Education requirements in the .

Many opportunities await ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Co-op students. If you have any questions about the Co-op program or how to get involved, please contact the Co-op Office.

Program intake

Co-op applications for 2024 are open from August 30 to September 18, 2024.

To learn more about the application process, visit our Apply for Co-op page. 

Co-op questions and answers

For more information about the Co-operative Education program, .

Program structure

For more information about the Co-operative Education course structure, refer to our Co-op Program Structure page.

Contact the ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Co-operative Education Office:
co-op@upei.ca | 902-566-0336

Krissi Ewing (she/her)
Student Coordinator, Co-operative Education
Dalton Hall, Room 213
kewing@upei.ca | 902-628-4397

Karen Turner
Job Development Coordinator
Dalton Hall, Room 209 (Career Studio)
klturner@upei.ca | 902-566-0794