Welcome Waterloo co-op students!

Explore careers, gain experience and earn money through North America's largest co-op program.

Our students are some of the best and brightest, and our employers know it! One thing is for sure: co-op at Waterloo exists because of YOU and your talent.

Now that you're here, we're committed to helping you have the most positive co-op experience possible. Visit the sections below to help you on your way.

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Events


  1. Mar. 1, 2024Celebrating standout co-op students in work-integrated learning month
    Award recipents lining up to receive award, and other people are clapping for them

    It's time to celebrate! Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) recognizes outstanding co-op students during work-integrated learning month.

    By: Cameron Stirrup (he/him)

  2. Feb. 15, 2024Rising through the ranks: Waterloo Engineering student's journey to CEO at Woodbridge
    John Zianis with a group of Woodbridge staff and Waterloo co-op students

    Waterloo Engineering student climbs up the ranks at Woodbridge and goes on to develop future leaders in the process.

    By: Namish Modi (he/him)

  3. Jan. 31, 2024Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) partner in piloting new graduate co-op opportunities
    Group of students seated at a table talking and reading

    Innovative student support model is a key differentiator for enhanced work-integrated learning.

    By: Matthew King (he/him)

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  1. Mar. 21, 2024Bringing people together in the digital world
    Headshot of University of Waterloo student, Benjamin Ng.

    Benjamin Ng (he/him), a second-year Software Engineering student, discusses his first work term in England, his passion for innovation and why he created Prep Trek, a nonprofit organization for incoming high school students.

  2. Mar. 20, 2024Working towards a better future: a public service student’s journey
    Stephanie Davis smiling while standing in front of staircase

    Stephanie Davis (she/her) is a Master of Public Service student in her second year.

  3. Mar. 20, 2024Turning co-op dreams into reality through genetic counselling
    Danielle Lebowitz smiling while standing in front of staircase

    This year’s Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Health is fourth-year Health Studies student Danielle Lebowitz (she/her).

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