Co-op, the right choice for engineering students

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick strongly believes that you should take the opportunity to gain professional experience while being enrolled in one of our engineering programs. What are the benefits of participating in the Co-op program?

• Work at home or abroad; for example: Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Alberta, Yukon, Texas, Germany.
• Average hourly salary $21 (2012).
• Companies often offer their Co-op students full-time employment upon graduation.
• Work terms provide excellent opportunities to establish a professional network.
• Opportunities to apply the theory from the classroom to industrial applications.
• Develop a professional resume with a strong history.
• Develop interview skills and learn how to promote yourself to employers.
• Gain insight into the soft skills that employers value.
• Acquire relevant work experience towards the P.Eng. designation; for more details see Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick.
• Work terms range from 4 to 16 months in length.