Waterloo Arts students are intelligent, professional and well-positioned to introduce new ideas into the workplace. Drawing on their diverse experience, they look at challenges through a unique lens, and they’re motivated to share solutions that will make a difference in your organization.
Their approach and attitude can inspire a culture of innovation, encouraging new and existing employees alike to find innovative ways to tackle existing problems. The knowledge and fresh perspective these students bring to their roles provide organizations with a competitive edge, along with a direct line to future-ready talent.
Who hires Waterloo Arts co-op students?
Arts students are adaptable and well-suited to work in a variety of industries and roles. The following is a small sample of organizations that have hired Waterloo Arts co-op students.
- ApplyBoard
- BlackBerry
- CGI Group Inc
- Clearpath Robotics
- D2L
- Deloitte
- Flipp
- Manulife Financial
- National Research Council Canada
- Nissan Canada
- Ontario Ministry of Finance
- Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Peel Regional Police
- RBC Financial Group
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Scotiabank
- Sheridan College
- The New Quarterly
- Toronto District School Board
- Treasury Board Secretariat
- United Way
- Waterloo Region Museum
What kind of work can Arts co-op students do?
Arts students are equipped to support many areas of your organization. Learn more about the talents they can bring to a few of the most common job categories below, including sample job titles, skills that students bring and more.
Find out why employers hire Waterloo Arts co-op students
Hear about Art student Sharanya's remote work experience with Calix Inc.
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A tip to maximize your funding
Student Work Placement Program funding can be combined with the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit. This mean that you might be eligible to receive both types of funding.
For example: for each student you hire, you could receive up to $5,000 in SWPP funding plus an Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit of up to $3,000 in expenditures not covered by SWPP!
Employer and student stories
Nurturing Arts co-op students as HR professionals of tomorrow
By: Krista Henry (she/her)
Arts co-op students are helping to create change in human resource (HR) roles by promoting inclusion and belonging, developing positive business cultures and improving employer branding.
Software solutions provider is a ‘hub’ of student retention
By: Krista Henry
Talent development is part of the secret to success at Hubhead Corporation. The multi-national organization is utilizing student talent for fresh perspectives and to build their talent pipeline.
Waterloo Arts students can provide the top skills you need at your workplace
By: Krista Henry
In a digitized world, organizations need the skills and experiences of entry level candidates, including co-op students, more than ever.
Generation Z make real social impact through diversity and talent
By: Krista Henry
As the most diverse generation to hit the workforce, Generation Z’s impact on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) will be instrumental to non-profit organizations serving the needs of local communities.
Co-op students help craft a post-pandemic future for local Cider brewers
By: Namish Modi
The COVID-19 pandemic posed serious challenges to small businesses—especially the hospitality industry. For a local small business, University of Waterloo co-op students have been key to its recovery.