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Share the benefits of hiring Waterloo co-op students with your contacts
Have you ever thought, “Why doesn’t every organization hire Waterloo co-op students?” or “I know someone who could benefit from having student talent on their team.”? If so, consider referring a potential employer to hire Waterloo co-op students!
Why refer your contacts to hire a Waterloo student?
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As Canada's leader in experiential learning, our students are equipped with the academic and technical skills needed for the workplace (Maclean's Student Voices Survey 2022).
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Hiring our co-op students connects you with top talent from Canada’s most innovative university (Maclean’s Magazine).
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We are internationally recognized as the best institution in the world in helping organizations leverage student talent (QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023).
Refer a contact
Invite your contacts to join more than 8,000 co-op employers around the world who recognize the benefits of hiring Waterloo co-op students.
Add your referral to this form and our team will follow up with them directly. We’ll also follow up to thank you for the referral. We appreciate you!