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In this episode, Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald discuss the importance of engagement in cooperative education at the University of Waterloo. They explain how meaningful connections with students enhance their educational experience and help them thrive. By focusing on strategies such as professional development courses, advisor-student relationships, and facilitating job opportunities, they show how engagement can set students up for future success. The conversation also highlights skill development, including teamwork, intercultural effectiveness, and the value of regular assessments and student reflections. Ultimately, this episode emphasizes the need for ongoing improvements in engagement to better equip students for their careers.

By: Matthew King (he/him)

CEE, IST and Microsoft announce an AI-powered tool to enhance co-op student experience and better prepare them for the future of work.

By: Matthew King (he/him)

When the Centre for Career Development (CCD) set out to reimagine CareerHub, their goal was clear: to make it easier than ever for students, alumni and staff to access the career resources they need to succeed. The revamped platform reflects a deep understanding of the diverse career paths and challenges faced by the University of Waterloo community, offering a centralized, user-friendly space designed to inspire confidence and growth. 

By: Christie Zeb

With funding support, students benefit from the opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and community development in the Galapagos. 

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.

By: Matthew King (he/him) 

CEE creates award to support students financially.

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

Gen Z is taking over the world — and the workplace. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Drewery, associate director of the Work-Learn Institute, to discuss what Gen Z values most and how these core values are shaping their careers.