By Micaela Kelly
Generation Z (Gen Z, born 1997-2012) is often framed as complex, but the reality is simpler: when they’re supported properly, Gen Z co-op students deliver impact fast.
At this Waterloo Region drone manufacturer, co-op students don’t just shadow engineers — they contribute to bringing aircraft systems to new heights.
The structural engineering company continues to work closely with a former co-op student's AI-based startup.
By: Michelle Radman
Waterloo Co-op offers interview best practices for employers and guidance for students as AI becomes more prevalent in hiring and job search processes.
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Leap Tools treats Employer Information Sessions as a long‑term investment, using authentic engagement and hands‑on demos to build meaningful connections with students and the campus community.
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Award-winning co-op students do more than deliver exceptional results, they raise the bar for teams, projects and future hiring. Employers who consistently hire standout students are intentional at every stage of the co-op experience, from recruitment to the work term.
By Lisa Brackenridge
Samuel Automation taps into local co-op student talent to build its future workforce.
As of April 1, 2026, international co‑op students may complete required co‑op work terms using a valid study permit, with no separate co‑op work permit required.
By: Christie Zeb
At First Markham Physio & Rehab, co-op students provide hands-on patient care, assist practitioners and contribute to digital projects that expand the clinic’s reach.
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Employers and students explore how AI is transforming work, and how emerging talent is uniquely positioned to drive innovation.