Mary-Ellen Cullen and Steve Menich want to help build stronger communities in Waterloo Region. They have found an outlet for their passion to give back by funding co-op students jobs at non-profit organizations through their contributions to the University of Waterloo’s Co-op for Community fund.
The University of Waterloo and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) partner to focus on talent development in artificial intelligence (AI) through co-operative education and work-integrated learning (WIL).
At the 2021 Employer Impact Awards, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) celebrated three employers who are University of Waterloo graduates. These alumni, and their organizations, provide incredible opportunities for co-op students.
Waterloo is an active participant in the WACE Global Challenge, a program supporting international experiences for students, which won an award for helping to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dr. Norah McRae (she/her) and Shabnam Ivković were awarded best paper at WACE’s 4th International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education in September, 2022.
The WE Accelerate program, born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now a permanent offering aimed at easing underemployment challenges for first-work term students.
Colleen Phillips-Davis (she/her) has spent almost 20 years making her mark at the University of Waterloo. Her experiences and passion to create change will be a major asset as she embarks on a new leadership role.
While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations for various groups around campus, the Wellness Committee looked for ways to keep Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) staff connected when working remotely.
Each term, University of Waterloo co-op students bring their outstanding skills and provide valuable contributions to Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE).
Leaders in the University of Waterloo’s Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) team are looking to further enhance research in work-integrated learning (WIL) by participating in a seminar hosted by an American education institution.