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The University of Waterloo’s co-operative education model was featured at the IMPACT 2026 conference as a leading approach to preparing students for careers in Canada’s growing green and blue economy. Judene Pretti emphasized that co-op and work-integrated learning give students real-world experience, helping them build critical skills, adaptability and a sense of purpose in sustainability-focused roles. The discussion also underscored the importance of strong partnerships between post-secondary institutions and employers, showing how collaboration, multiple work terms and initiatives like SDG-focused reflection activities help students connect their work to broader environmental and workforce needs.

By: Christie Zeb (she/her)

Change makers, Rewa and Bruce embarked on a transformative co-op experience in Thailand, supporting migrant teachers and refugee children.

By: Michelle Radman

On September 25, the Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Job Fair brought together students and alumni from University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Guelph and Conestoga College. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the job fair, which was held at RIM Park.

By: Christie Zeb (she/her)

Kyle Joedicke, Cayuga woodland artist, creates a new mural for Co-operative and Experience Education (CEE) to represent unity and community.

This Giving Tuesday, we share short vignettes of the large impact a small donation can have on the lives of co-op students.

New York-based Balyasny Asset Management (BAM), engaged with University of Waterloo co-op students at a fireside chat recently. On May 24, at the University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre, BAM hosted a fireside chat with one of their leaders in technology followed by a “Bubble Tea with BAM” networking session.