Testimonials
Ben Dupont
"The Co-op program is fantastic. In my case, I was able to earn money, gain valuable work experience and get course credit, all at the same time! The pecuniary and academic aspects were certainly welcomed, but I want to say that it is the experience I gained which made the whole thing worth the effort.
I’ve found that one thing new graduates are faced with as they seek to enter the labor market is that employers often look for candidates with past work experience. It can be frustrating when you keep hitting walls and have the hardest time finding a place that would be willing to give you this very experience you need in the first place.
Though you may certainly land a job without meeting that kind of requirement, having been exposed to different work environments will help you not only to qualify for better, more interesting jobs, but will also help you figure out for yourself what it is that you really want. And most importantly, what you do not want. It can be quite the eye-opener. The Co-op program is definitely worth it."
Lauren McLaughlin
“Today, most jobs require experience; with the Co-op Program you get that experience while still going to school. When I was offered a job in the Financial Services office after having a hard time in Math and Accounting I was fearful. But being a hands-on learner working in an environment I had a hard time with in class was actually a benefit to me. My classes focused more on the Customer Service and Marketing parts of business as opposed to the Accounting and Finance parts of Business which I currently work in today. I was hired on as a Co-op Student for UNB Financial Services for an 8-month term which then turned into a full-time term position as a Student Accountant. I still currently work for the University of New Brunswick as a Department Bookkeeper.”
Lacey Nicholson
"UNB’s co-op program is an excellent learning opportunity as well as a great way to gain on-the-job experience before graduating. There are a lot of positions available with many organizations in different fields of interest that students are able to apply to. It is also a job opportunity that could lead to a career in the long-term in many situations."
