The University of Waterloo’s co-op program sets record-highs in terms of enrollment despite the shift to remote work.
Dr. Norah McRae and Ross Johnston announce and celebrate the 2020 CEE Employer Impact Awards.
Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) facilitates research to improve global access to sustainable and affordable energy with the help of engineering co-op students. Aysha Cotterhill, a Systems Design engineer's project focused on clean energy in Indigenous communities.
Waterloo senior leaders explore the future of work.
Trexo Robotics was co-founded by Waterloo alum Manmeet Maggu after his nephew developed cerebral palsy and had limited ability to walk. Trexo's first hire was a co-op student as the co-founders say value in their problem-solving and innovative mindsets.
University of Waterloo Engineers work with federal government and Magna International to ensure safety of autonomous vehicles. Magna has hired over 575 co-op students from the University of Waterloo in the last 15 years.
Conrad School of Enterprise and Business introduces spring 2021 co-op pitch winners. There are E-Launch Awards for non-engineering students and the Norman Esch Enterprise Co-op Awards for Engineering students.
Waterloo students support Engineers Without Borders Canada in various roles helping small African organizations like FullSoul to develop projects, help with planning and organization. Learn more about FullSoul and the work co-op students undertake when working for Engineers Without Borders Canada.
To upskill workers in a remote setting, employers need to provide the proper training and resources needed in a digital environment. Anne-Marie Fannon, former director of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) explains how the University of Waterloo used training to transition into remote work.
University of Waterloo President Vivek Goel addresses the impact of COVID-19 on student university experience, mental health and financial situation. As the provincial government considers their next steps, Goel insists that university students and their on-campus experiences are priority.