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Co-op and Experiential Education

Your gift helps remove barriers for co-op students, providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Co-op work terms allow students to develop essential skills, apply their knowledge to real-world projects and begin to develop a sense of self and career clarity.

About Co-operative and Experiential Education ​

The University of Waterloo leads the world in co-operative education. With over 9,000 students available to hire each term, we equip and empower students to successfully navigate the ever-changing and complex world of work by focusing on innovative and intentional integration of academic learning with valuable work experiences.

Co-op work terms allow students to develop essential skills, apply their knowledge to real-world projects and begin to develop a sense of self and career clarity. Your donation is vital in making these connections possible for students across all faculties.

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Co-op and Experiential Education Priority

This fund gives Co-op the flexibility to act upon urgent needs and seize new opportunities to support students on co-op and programs like WE Accelerate and Co-op for Community. Your donation will directly impact students, helping them gain valuable experiences and skills and build connections.