News for Parents

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Employers need to prioritize 2SLGBTQ+ concerns to attract co-op students and emerging talent

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By Krista Henry (she/her)

Future-ready talent, like co-op students, want to be open about their sexuality in the workplace. As the most diverse generation to hit the workforce, today’s co-op students need a safe environment that prioritizes gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

WaterlooWorks system updates released for Fall 2021 term

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On Monday, August 30, our WaterlooWorks system was updated! While the functionality is largely the same, you’ll notice that some of the menus and navigation options look different in order to provide a more mobile-friendly experience for our users. 

Some of the key enhancements for students: 

Thursday, December 5, 2019

My international work term in India

By Mahek Kacheria, 3A Environment and Business co-op student

For my first co-op term, I landed an international job opportunity with Kaizen Institute in my hometown Ahmedabad, India. I worked at their regional marketing division for India & Africa as the Business Development and Marketing Associate.

Adaptability was the theme of the term. From starting work the morning after a 30-hour journey to travelling to another city for a conference jet-lagged, this experience gave me the confidence to overcome so many obstacles.

Friday, March 22, 2019

University of Waterloo Recognizes 2018's Co-op Student of the Year Award Recipients

Every year, six exceptional co-op students, one from each faculty, are recognized by the University of Waterloo for their contribution to their employer, their community and the further development of experiential education.

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