By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Sending a research instrument into the stratosphere isn't the typical co-op assignment. However, Professor Stanimir Metchev trusts students to solve problems and contribute to complex research.
By: Emily Totzke
A new competition-based approach helps the Ontario Energy Board identify emerging talent in new, innovative way that focuses on impact.
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett
Based in one of China’s most active economic regions, the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) hires University of Waterloo co-op students who contribute to research and industry projects while gaining international experience.
By: Matt King
Kelsey Mills turned curiosity into action, gaining hands-on legal experience while advancing access to justice through Waterloo’s Co-op for Social Good program.
By: Matt King
At this Waterloo Region drone manufacturer, co-op students don’t just shadow engineers — they contribute to bringing aircraft systems to new heights.
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
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)
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: 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.