Co-operative Education at Lakehead University integrates classroom study with workplace experience. A Co-op placement opportunity at Equipment World Inc has provided Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering student Ayooluwa Daniel Iyiola with hands on experience as a Technical Project Estimator.
Work- Integrated Learning (WIL) at Lakehead University combines classroom learning with practical application in the workplace, relevant to a student’s program or career goals…
Drake Reed, a Westgate CVI high school student prepares for a career in Skilled Trades as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician via the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) through Cooperative Education with Itec 2000. Co-op/OYAP programs combines in-class and on-the-job training opportunities to maximize student learning and skill development as they pursue the apprenticeship pathway.
Chris Massaro, Aqua North Plumbing and Heating Owner/Installer enjoys teaching a new generation about the skilled trades via the the co-op placement programs offered in Thunder Bay.
Co-Operative Education gives students with entry-level skills a chance to familiarize themselves with their fields of interest before they make post-secondary commitments.
Celine Natalie is a kinesiology student – but she had a realization that the possibilities of her program go far beyond sports-related subject matter.
Thomas Long, a Business Accounting student with Confederation College pursued a placement as an opportunity to apply theory to real life experiences. Rita Romeo, the People & Culture Manager at Grant Thornton is an advocate for co-op placements. The collaboration often leads to full time employment opportunities.