Empowering International Students Through Work and Community
Today we celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives, honouring people-centered enterprises built on shared values: cooperation, self-help, inclusion, and sustainability.
At Go 2 Canada Education Services, we’re reminded that these same values are reflected in the Co-op Work Experience Programs offered by many Canadian colleges and universities—programs that give international students the chance to gain hands-on, paid experience in their field of study.
Just like cooperatives, co-op programs emphasize:
✅ Collaboration
✅ Shared growth
✅ Real-world learning
✅ Economic empowerment
Whether you're studying business, engineering, IT, or environmental science, co-op placements in Canada offer more than just work—they offer community, connection, and a bridge to future careers.
While every Canadian university or college will have a co-op or experiential learning program, these are some of the best Co-op Work Experience Programs in Canada:
University of Waterloo – Offers both Co-op Work Experience and Internship options.
University of Alberta – Co-op work experience is available in 3 faculties, including Business, Arts and Engineering. Science and Agriculture give Internship options to their students.
Western University – Their experiential learning programs include both Co-op Work Experience and Internships.
University of Windsor – Internships and Co-op Work Experience options are part of U of Windsor’s experiential learning options.
University of Manitoba – UManitoba offers both internships and co-op work experience programs.
As we honour cooperatives today, let’s also celebrate the cooperative spirit behind co-op education—helping both national and international students build bright, purpose-driven futures. 🌱
📚 Thinking of studying in Canada? Ask us at Go 2 Canada Education Services how co-op programs can be part of your journey!