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Laurier will continue to provide most courses online and virtually during the fall 2020 and winter 2021 terms to align with public health requirements. Many students will complete their co-op work terms remotely.
Laurier staff members continue helping students find co-op jobs and assisting employers to recruit students for co-op positions. Below are tips for a successful fall co-op work term, which for many students will take place in a virtual environment.
If you have questions or concerns, your first step is to connect with your co-op coordinator. This time can be difficult and stressful, especially when there are so many unknowns. Co-op staff members are working remotely and are available to support you with your job search and during your work term.
Securing a co-op job can be more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to post jobs daily on the Navigator database. You may also conduct an independent job search by visiting companies' career pages and job sites such as Indeed.ca, the Government of Canada Job Bank, Monster.ca and Workopolis.
If you find a job on your own, send the job description and contact information to your co-op coordinator. The Co-op Office will decide whether the job is suitable for co-op and will let you know whether you can accept the offer.
If you have already completed a co-op term, try reaching out to contacts to ask about co-op opportunities within their company or network. You may let prospective employers know about funding programs that are available. Check out the university's funding page for information about funding programs and the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit.
Many work terms have moved to a virtual space and so have interviews. To ace an interview, consider the following tips:
Students can gain marketable skills and practical experience working from home during a co-op term. Here are a few tips to work from home successfully:
Working and learning during a global pandemic can take a toll. Laurier's Student Wellness Centre is here to offer support with appointments by phone and several options for virtual appointments. To book an appointment on the Waterloo campus call 519.884.0710 x3146; on the Brantford campus call 519.756.8228 x5803.
Looking for general co-op application advice? Visit this page of frequently asked questions.