As one of the leaders in the development of co-operative education in Canada, Fanshawe College offers over 30 co-op programs, more than any other college in Canada. Cooperative Education is a process that formally integrates academic study with paid, related work experience. When you graduate you will receive a co-op endorsed diploma to differentiate your credentials.

The School of Information Technology offers three mandatory co-op programs: Computer Programmer Analyst, Computer Systems Technology, and Office Administration - Executive. In addition there is an optional co-op component to the Law Clerk program.

Student benefits:
•    Apply the knowledge learned in classroom to work situations;
•    Gain valuable and professional work experience;
•    Gain career knowledge and self-confidence by exploring career opportunities in an environment that will help confirm your career choice;
•    Earn while you learn. Co-op is paid, full-time, productive employment;
•    Establish contacts with employers - many graduates of co-op programs find full-time employment with their co-op sponsor;
•    Develop job search, interview and communication skills;
•    Learn valuable life skills through real work experiences;
•    Opportunity to live in a different geographic location on a trial basis; and
•    Opportunity to evaluate a variety of employment sectors (e.g. government, manufacturing, financial, retail, small business, etc.).

Student Resources:
•    Employment preparation courses
•    Job search counseling
•    Access to on-line job postings
•    Employer networking
•    Interview techniques  
•    Co-op Consultant is available to assist you