High School Co-op

Western Engineering offers placements for high school students looking to complete their co-op credit within the Faculty of Engineering. These placements are offered over the fall (September to January) and winter (February to June) terms only. Students must be enrolled in a co-op program at their high schoool during the term they are applying for. All placements are in-person and on campus.  

How does it work?

Eligible high school students can apply for potential co-op placements. We will contact successful applicants once they are matched with an Engineering professor. 

Please be advised that we have limited co-op placements available each term and submitting an application does not guarantee a placement within our program. 

Once the co-op is approved, the co-op student is put in contact with the associated engineering department and is provided with all the necessary paperwork and training to start the co-op.

How do I apply for a co-op?coop_small

High school co-ops for semester 1 are now closed. Applications for semester 2 will open in December. Apply using our co-op Application Form.

Be ready to submit the following documents with your application: Resume, Official Transcript, Letter of Intent (500 words max), Completed Work Education Agreement Form (provided by the high school co-op teacher), and a Volunteer Information Form.

Note: Sections of the Work Education Agreement form that require input from your matched professor can be completed after the match has been made. 

When are applications due?

Applications for semester 1 are closed. Applications for semester 2 will open in December.

Applicants will be contacted as they are matched with a professor.

What if I have questions about co-op?

Please direct any of your concerns, comments or inquiries to the discover@uwo.ca or 519-661-2111 ext. 88826.