Friday, September 5, 2025
Leveraging Waterloo’s renowned co-op program, students are making a significant impact in the business and technology sector with transformative innovations.
As more consumers choose to support local shops over big-box chains, Waterloo co-op students at Faire — an online wholesale platform connecting independent retailers with unique brands — are helping build tools that strengthen local economies and empower small businesses to thrive.
Faire is one of more than 8,000 Waterloo co-op employers who enable more than 70 per cent of students to gain up to two years of employment experience during their studies.
Read the full story from Waterloo News to learn more.