Learn. Work. Shine.
Your education isn’t just about what you learn in the classroom — it’s also about bridging the experiences you have outside of it. Career Bridge is here to help you succeed during your time at the University of Lethbridge and beyond. We run workshops, offer in-person support and provide many online resources to help you navigate your career.
Career Bridge consists of a powerhouse lineup featuring Co-op, Applied Studies, Career Services and an Experiential Transcript Advisor. Its mandate is to offer exceptional work-integrated learning, experiential learning and career services so that every participating student can benefit from an outstanding academic and professional development experience.
We serve all uLethbridge students and alumni — you can continue to access our Career Services after you graduate!
Find the path to your future
Co-op
Real work experience. Discover the career you're passionate about.
Career Services
Explore. Set goals.
Take action.
Applied Studies
Academic credit for employment or volunteer experiences.
Partner with us!
Connect with uLethbridge talent, establish your presence on campus, and promote your employer brand
Student Stories
Students work with a multitude of businesses locally, provincially and nationally through a variety of co-op and applied study positions. Here are a few of their stories.
Co-op Gave Skylar Nikkel a Solid Foundation for the Future
Skylar Nikkel (Sky) is a fifth-year applied statistics student with a minor in computer science and a geography concentration. Combining her enthusiasm for research and keenness for a challenge, Sky has completed three agriculture and research-related …
Derek Melchin Lands
Dream Job Through Diverse
Co-op Experiences, from Working at the CKXU to Managing a Public In-House Trading Fund
Derek Melchin is a third-year combined degree student studying computer science and finance. As an opportunity seeker and innovator, Derek has completed three diverse co-op work-terms.
Co-op Experience Helps Cheyenne Clow Bring History to Life
Cheyenne Clow is a third-year history major with a minor in liberal education. For Cheyenne, one of her most impactful experiences at the University of Lethbridge has been her two co-op work terms.
Alex Knox combines her passion for the outdoors and marketing to a co-op placement with Parks Canada
Alex combined her love of the outdoors and interest in marketing with a 12-month co-op placement marketing the Hot Springs. "I got to live and work in Banff for the Hot Springs."
A dual degree in business and health sciences poised Isabella Sasges for a career in occupational health and safety
"The opportunity to manage school outside of work – to be able to work and also have that classroom setting for school in the evenings – helped keep me focused on my …
A second degree opened up a new career pathway for Colin Brown
What drew Colin to the Calgary Campus was the flexibility of night classes and the ability to work full time while completing his studies. “The second-degree program was really attractive as I was …