Hands-on experience
Co-operative Education
Why take co-op?
Earn while you learn! Wages vary depending on positions - $11-20 per hour.
How does it work?
Typically four years of study plus three or four 16-week placements.
How many companies are involved?
More than 200.
Where would I work?
Mostly in Canada, but placements are offered throughout the world.
How do I find out more?
Contact the Centre for Career Education at Ext. 3895, coop@uwindsor.ca
Which UWindsor programs offer co-op?
- Business Administration
- Business Administration/Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Engineering (Civil; Electrical; Environmental; Industrial; Mechanical)
- Kinesiology
- Honours Physics (Physics; Physics and High Technology; Medical Physics)
Volunteer Internship Program
What is it?
Volunteer with a non-profit, or not-for-profit community agency or government office to get career-related experience and a notation on your transcript.
How much time is involved?
At least 40 hours over 10 weeks.
Who is eligible?
Everyone!
Why?
Gain references, experience, skills, and an acknowledgement notation on your transcript.
Work Study
What is it?
The Work Study Plan, sponsored by the Ontario Government and UWindsor, offers on-campus jobs to students with demonstrated financial need.
Practical experience is built into most of our programs, including:
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