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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Co-op talent from Waterloo helps OpenText to navigate equity, diversity and inclusion

View of exterior of OpenText office building with LGBTQ+ pride flags

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

OpenText looks to co-op talent from the University of Waterloo to create a career path for Black and female talent in technology at the company.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

EDGE offers a unique way to ignite students’ work experiences

Celebrating National Work-Integrated Learning month next to a video of test tubes in a lab

Celebrating work-integrated learning (WIL) month

By: Matthew King (he/him)

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Students help United Way approach solutions with a diverse lens

Celebrating National Work-Integrated Learning month next to a video of a group of diverse people with their fists together

Celebrating work-integrated learning (WIL) month

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Hatch builds smarter engineering solutions utilizing student talent

Celebrating National Work-Integrated Learning month next to a video of a bridge

Celebrating work-integrated learning (WIL) month

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Attracting sustainability-focused students: ecobee helps students see how they can make a difference

ecobee smart home device displaying the temperature of 22 degrees

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

Co-op students with a passion for sustainability and planet positivity find meaningful work and make an impact at ecobee.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

In conversation with Shauna-Kay Jones: Black entrepreneur finding solutions for education

Yellow Image with African inspired design. Text says Black history month panel discussion.

Celebrating Black History Month

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

There was never an "a-ha" moment for Shauna-Kay Jones (she/her) in her decision to become an entrepreneur.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

In conversation with Trevor Charles: a representation of Black excellence in science

Yellow Image with African inspired design. Text says Black history month panel discussion.

Celebrating Black History Month

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

In conversation with Aileen Agada: Black entrepreneur on the rise

Yellow Image with African inspired design. Text says Black history month panel discussion.

Celebrating Black History Month

By: Krista Henry (she/her)

Aileen Agada (she/her) is making strides in the Black beauty hair care industry through her startup, BeBlended.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Hiring for change: tips for implementing sustainable practices through co-op

Two co-op students walking and smiling with greenery behind them

By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)

As we head into 2023, climate change, social unease and economic instability are issues that may affect all businesses and their bottom lines. Prioritizing sustainability and developing eco-efficient systems can be challenging. However, these systems can help manage economic influx and create a great social impact.