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Co-op Program

Co-op students typically complete two eight-month work terms of paid employment in a business or not-for-profit organization. This will extend your time at Redeemer to five academic years. There is a minimum grade requirement for participation in the Co-op program, which is a B- (approximately 70%) average in your Business courses.
 

The breadth of Co-op employers and jobs is diverse, including public accounting firms, banks, marketing communication firms, manufacturing operations, horticultural operations, software companies, hospitals, and community organizations. Employers range in size from small one-person businesses to national and international firms employing up to hundreds of employees in one operation, which provides you with a choice of work atmospheres.  

Your participation in the Business Co-op Program will:

  • Build confidence as you apply newly-gained knowledge and skills on the job.
  • Enhance learning in subsequent course work, since you will be able to build on your work experiences.
  • Provide opportunities to “test drive” your career choice.
  • Make you more aware of your interests and abilities, and where or how they can best be utilized in the workplace.
  • Provide exposure to techniques and technology not available in the classroom setting.
  • Give you experience in adapting to change and working with people under the typical demands of the workplace today.
  • Improve employment prospects after graduation by providing you with marketable job experience.
  • Assist in funding subsequent academic terms.

Spotlight

Susan Van Weelden
Associate Professor

Business, according to Susan Van Weelden, is “a service discipline that touches everyone on a daily basis."

 
 
The small classroom setting helps to create a personal learning environment. Combined with value added group projects, and hands-on experiences, Redeemer provides students with a complete learning package
Matthew Smit (05)
Personal Banking Officer, Scotia Bank
 
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