Gain practical experience
Co-operative Education combines real-world work experience with academic studies and has garnered international recognition as the preferred way to complete a degree. The program works to create a partnership between students, the university, and the employer, to offer students an extended learning environment, and the ability to network with employers.
As a student at the University of Lethbridge, you have an extraordinary opportunity to create an academic experience that fits you like a tailored suit. Combined with a foundation in liberal education and armed with hands-on work experience through co-op, you will graduate with a head start on the path to your future.
Benefits of Co-operative Education
- Discover your career options to make realistic and informed career choices
- Gain practical experience in a real-world setting while making valuable contacts
- Explore a variety of employment sectors to try out your major
- Develop valuable research skills for future work experience or graduate school
- Receive specialized support developing your resume, cover letter, and interview skills
- Gain valuable job and life skills to assist in the transition from university to your career
- Maintain full-time student status while you work full-time
- Reduce the cost of your education by earning competitive wages (between $2,500 - $5,400/month)
- Increase your marketability after graduation
- Obtain a Co-operative Education designation on your degree and transcript
Job Board
Apply today to Co-op to access the private job board to apply for positions
Log into MyExperience to start and select Co-op to apply
Current Co-op Opportunities
- Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
- Blue Sky Analytical Labs Ltd.
- KPMG | Deloitte | PwC | EY
- Teck
- University of Lethbridge

How Co-op Works
Discover the different types of co-op, and how they fit into your program

How to Apply
Apply for co-op based on the requirements for your program, including graduate studies