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 interview and workplace preparation, 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.
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Geography and Environmental Studies Co-op is available to honours students in the following programs: BA Environmental Studies, BA Geography, BSc Geography and Geomatics, BSc Geography
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Mathematics Co-op is available to honours students in the following programs: BA Mathematics, BSc Mathematics, BSc Mathematics and Data Analysis
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Financial Math and Analytics Co-op is available to honours students in the following programs: BA Financial Math and Analytics, BSc Financial Math and Analytics
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Science Co-op is available to honours students in the following programs: Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Biology (BA or BSc), Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health Science, Honours Science, Kinesiology, Psychology (BA or BSc), Psychology and Neuroscience
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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
Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548-889-8888 or see all contact information.
