European exchange program blends co-op and academic exchange
When Alicia Butula was searching for an international co-op work experience, she knew she wanted more than a trip abroad. The UVic social sciences co-op student wanted to truly experience the culture and community of her exchange destination. She wanted a guide, and found the perfect solution when she discovered UVic’s CANEU-COOP exchange program.
Recreation Integration Victoria named UVic Co-op Employer of the Year
Recreation Integration Victoria (RIV) has been named the 2011 Co-operative Education Employer of the Year in recognition of the organization’s outstanding contribution to student learning.
Co-op Students of the Year celebrated for accomplishments in 2011
Three outstanding UVic co-op students have been named “Co-op student of the year” by their respective co-op program areas.
Work term in China leads to full-time career
While many soon-to-be graduates are preparing to dive into job search mode, Jason Zapantis can rest easy. The mechanical engineering graduate has been employed by Victoria’s Silian Sapphire for four years, and is happily settled into his role as process engineer.
A Day in the Life: Ian Robertson
Aspiring writers, community developers, doctors, financial advisors...they’ve all passed through Ian Roberston’s doorway. As a career educator with UVic’s Co-operative Education Program and Career Services office, Robertson has helped thousands of UVic students and alumni uncover their career possibilities and turn these into reality.
UVic Co-op Program celebrates 60,000 work term placements
Thirty-five years after launching one of Canada’s largest co-operative education programs, the University of Victoria is celebrating its 60,000th co-op placement. Biochemistry student Britney Allen became the 60,000th co-op student to secure a co-op work term when she was hired by Science Venture to work as a science/technology camp instructor this summer.
2010 Co-op Students of the Year announced
Innovative, ambitious and eager to make an impact—these are the qualities shared by three extraordinary students who were recognized for their outstanding work ethic, initiative and engagement after being selected 2010 Co-op Students of the Year by their respective Co-operative Education Program and Career Services offices.
2010 Co-op Students of the Year announced
Innovative, ambitious and eager to make an impact—these are the qualities shared by three extraordinary students who were recognized for their outstanding work ethic, initiative and engagement after being selected 2010 Co-op Students of the Year by their respective Co-operative Education Program and Career Services offices.
Kinesiology student finds perfect fit in orthotics
Ask Kyle Stroomer to sit still and you’ll be out of luck. For the past four years, the kinesiology student has juggled up to two jobs at a time, as well as various sports commitments and volunteer opportunities, all while taking full-time classes.
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