Benefits of Co-op
Each term, many students take advantage of the opportunity to participate in one of many co-op programs available at Langara College. This mutually beneficial experience for students and employers results in a partnership where students and employers can learn from each other, create richer and more valuable learning experiences and develop relationships that foster the growth and development of both the student and the employer.
The benefits of participating in co-op programs are abundant and proven over time. Here are some reasons to enrol in the co-operative education option in your program:
- Beat the “no experience/no job” dilemma. Many employers ask for experience to meet the requirements of a job, but you need a job to get the necessary experience
- Develop quality connections with solid leads for future employment
- “Test the waters” in a chosen field and assess the suitability of your career choice before entering the workforce full-time
- Develop your skills by applying academic knowledge and theoretical concepts in a hands-on work setting
- Build your career by developing directly related experience in your filed of study, leading to superior job prospects upon graduation
- Earn money to help finance your education
- Become proficient in the soft skills such as communications, problem solving, team work and personal management that employers value
- Develop independence and maturity
- Enhance your resume writing, job search and interview skills
- Get hired faster and earn higher starting salaries upon graduation