Co-op

Are you getting ready for co-op? Unsure where to start? Learn more in this workshop for graduate students from all faculties who are preparing to find their first co-op job. In this workshop, we will answer questions such as: How does co-op work? How do I contact my co-op advisor? How and when should I start looking for jobs?

Are you getting ready for co-op? Unsure where to start? Learn more in this workshop for undergraduate students from all faculties who are preparing to find their first co-op job. In this workshop, we will answer questions such as: How does co-op work? How do I contact my co-op advisor? How and when should I start looking for jobs?

Looking for your first work term in Winter 2026? Join career advisor, Laura and four upper year math students to learn about:

• How to approach applications in cycle 2
• What kind of work qualifies for co-op credit
• Searching WaterlooWorks or arranging your own job

Note: this workshop is for Math students in their first recruitment term. 

Looking for a job in your first work term? Join this session to explore options and help you move forward. We’ll talk about key dates, strategies for finding work, flexible co-op pathways and useful resources.

Looking for your first work term in winter 2026?

Attend and connect with upper-year Science students and co-op and career advisors

Hear their tips on how to approach your job search and applications  

Ask your questions about the co-op process.

Feeling behind in your co-op job search? You're not alone-and it's not too late! Join us for Help! I Don't Have a Co-op Job… Yet! (Write-In Edition): a supportive, hands-on event designed to reassure, explore options, and help you move forward. We'll begin with a short presentation covering key dates, flexible pathways, and resources. Then, dive into a choose-your-own-adventure style work session, with Career and Co-op Advisors on hand to answer questions, provide feedback, and guide you as you work on your resume and cover letter.

Come for the snacks, stay for the support!

NOTE: Students are encouraged to bring their laptop to work on their resume and cover letter documents at this session.

Register on Qualtrics to attend! 

Are you getting ready for co-op and wondering:

• How does co-op work? 
• How do I contact my co-op advisor? 
• How and when should I start looking for jobs?

Discover strategies to ready yourself for your first recruitment term!

Are you getting ready for co-op? Unsure where to start? Learn more in this workshop for graduate students from all faculties who are preparing to find their first co-op job. In this workshop, we will answer questions such as: How does co-op work? How do I contact my co-op advisor? How and when should I start looking for jobs?

Are you getting ready for co-op? Unsure where to start? Learn more in this workshop for undergraduate students from all faculties who are preparing to find their first co-op job. In this workshop, we will answer questions such as: How does co-op work? How do I contact my co-op advisor? How and when should I start looking for jobs?