By: Krista Henry (she/her)
Waterloo EDC knows innovation takes more than ideas – it takes people. And year after year, Waterloo’s co-op students help power the region’s growth.
By: Krista Henry (she/her)
Dr. Reynold Chow believes in Waterloo co-op talent. That’s why he brings co-op students to international institutions to work on environmental research and teaching.
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Kinetrics invests in Waterloo co-op students to train for full-time roles and the future of clean energy.
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
Hiring neurodivergent talent can lead to benefits in all organizations, including co-op employers. Understanding how to support these employees helps everyone succeed in the workplace.
By: Jed Bick (he/him)
Students are applying health, kinesiology and business acumen to transform the experience of physiotherapy.
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
It started 30 years ago with a handful of on-campus interviews. Today, co-op students play a pivotal role in CIBC’s Capital Markets Technology strategy.
Co-operative and Experiential Education
Key updates for University of Waterloo co-op employers.
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
In an industry often overlooked by emerging talent, co-op students are helping Teck Resources Ltd. prove that mining can be modern, meaningful and made for the next generation.
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
At the 2025 Employer Impact Conference, four standout University of Waterloo co-op students shared how they turned ideas into action during their work terms—and how employers can unlock the full potential of student talent.
By: Jed Bick (he/him)
Engineering co-op students provide transferable skills from classroom learning to develop key technology that will shape the future of surgery.