Summer Co-op
What is Summer Co-op
Summer Co-op is designed to assist students in finding quality paid engineering work placements. The duration of the co-op is four months - from May to August.
Why should you participate?
- Gain hands-on experience related to your academic program.
- Develop marketable skills employers are looking for in new recruits.
- Clarify your career goals and objectives.
- Earn a salary to help offset the cost of tuition.
- Build a professional network with employers and engineers in your field.
- Summer Co-op after your first or second year of your degree, may provide you with an opportunity to pursue a Long Term Co-op placement with the same employer between your second last and last year of studies.
- Many employers view co-op work terms as an opportunity to assess candidates for future full-time positions after graduation.
Who can participate?
- Be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum cumulative average of 60%.
- No scholastic/academic offences.
- Full-time undergraduate engineering students who are returning to Western Engineering (full-time) after their co-op.
- *Students registered with Accessible Education are considered full-time if enrolled in 40% of a full-time course load. Please advise us by emailing wecareer@uwo.ca if you are registered with Accessible Education and have been approved for a reduced course load.
What is the enrollment process?
- Co-op information sessions are available annually in the Fall Term.
- Submit annual Application Fee Payment on Engineering Ecommerce Site.
- Online registration begins September 5, 2023 on Western Connect.
What are the costs?
- Annual application fee is $125 Dollars (payable when you apply).
- Co-op Tuition is $550 Dollars.
What does an employer expect?
- Motivated and enthusiastic students.
- Clear, neat and organized resumes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ethical and professional judgment.
- Responsible and accountable student employees.
