University of Regina Cooperative Education

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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Information Session
September 2009
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Staff

• CO-OP OFFICE
• Manager Kevin Bolen
• Assistant Manager Kevin Fiessel
• Co-op Coordinators Marlene Cooper
  (Chem,Math,Phys,AcSc,Biol)
• Sheila Leach (ESE, SSE, CS )
• Stephanie Smith (ISE, PSE, EVSE)
• Regan Seidler (Arts)
• Krista Baliko (Arts)
• Ian Morrison (Business Administration)
• Recruitment Liaison Coordinator Bonnie Hunt
• Program Assistants Louise Smith, TBA
• ACADEMIC CO-ORDINATORS
• Faculty of Arts Ms. Diane Mullan
• Faculty of Business Administration Ms. Glenys
  Sylvestre
• Faculty of Engineering Dr. Marie Iwaniw
• Faculty of Science Dr. Andrew Wee
  (Chemistry/BioChem)
• Ms. Wendy Schick (Computer Science) Dr.
  Donald Stanley (Math Statistics) Dr.
  Mauricio Barbi (Physics)
• Dr. Harold Weger (Biology)

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What is Co-operative Education?

• Co-operative Education integrates academic
  studies with career related work experience
• Study work study work study
• Earn while you learn

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Why Join Co-op?
1. To Gain Work Experience
Apply your knowledge Get hands-on
experience Discover your likes and
dislikes Refine your career path
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Why Join Co-op?
2. To Make Money
Earn more than minimum wage Get
paid to learn!
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Why Join Co-op?
3. To Develop Contacts
Meet people who can help advance your career
Establish professional references Work with
professionals in your field of study
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Why Join Co-op?
4. To Travel
In Regina Across the Prairies Throughout
Canada Around the WORLD!
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Why Join Co-op?
5. To Get the Co-op Advantage!
Develop a great resume Hone your interview
skills Establish professional references Get
an inside track to permanent employment
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HOW DO I JOIN CO-OP?

• Students apply for admission to Co-op after
  completing between one and three semesters of
  study, depending on their program of study
• Submit completed Application Form Memo of
  Agreement by Monday, September 14, 2009 to the
  Career Centre, Riddell Centre Room 163
• Schedule an appointment with your Co-op
  Coordinator for an Entrance Meeting(schedule the
  appointment at the Career Centre)

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CO-OP STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

• Ryan Weisbrot, B.A.Sc.
• Mantle-Blachford Award Winner
• Although being in the Co-op Program has added
  an extra year to my program, the people I have
  met and the work/life experience I have gained
  will undoubtedly put me at a much greater career
  position than the student who did not take the
  Co-op advantage. I am glad I said yes to the
  University of Reginas Co-op Program.

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Career Centre Web Site
http//www.uregina.ca/careercentre
QUESTIONS?Email coop.office_at_uregina.ca