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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

Jonathan Kooiman '03
Assistant Professor of Business

Jonathan Kooiman is the latest addition to the Redeemer Business faculty, teaching courses such as Introduction to Auditing, Canadian Income Tax and IT Auditing.

 
 
By teaching business theory through a Christian lens, and by connecting students with industry through Co-op, Redeemer’s Business Program equips its students to succeed not only as members of the business world, but as citizens in Christ’s world.
Brian Harskamp (04)
Business Development Manager, Work Research Foundation
 
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