Becoming a Co-op Student helps you get paid as you explore potential career paths and gain valuable work experience.
· Build relationships with professionals from your industry
· Apply your classroom learning
· Develop valuable workplace skills
· Earn money to help with tuition costs
· Explore different career opportunities
· Build on your resume by adding relevant Co-op experience
· Access job postings only available to Co-op students
· Gain perspective on your industry
· Receive guidance and assistance with your job search
Co-op work terms are paid and generally start in January, May or September and last for approximately four to eight months. Here is an example of a typical Co-op process. Contact the co-op coordinator at coop@nvit.ca for more information.
An NVIT Co-op Success Story!
“I was hired to work in partnership with the local School District to distribute 200 used iPads to the community’s elders. This amazing project was in direct response to the COVID situation. Many Elders were shut-in this past year with no way to stay in touch with family and friends. Using appropriate COVID protocols, I was available to set-up the device and navigate through the iPad with the elders who needed help. I feel that getting the seniors to use the latest apps and the internet will make them more confident in using other devices in the future. It is important for elders to build the skills to stay connected to their loved ones in the ever-evolving technologies of today. I hope that more programs will be available in the future to seniors who need to gain the skills to stay connected to the outside world.”
Belinda is a Business Administrative Studies Co-op student and this summer she worked on several projects for NVIT including producing short videos.
“The Co-op gives you great opportunities for your future, with work experience while giving you credits towards your program.” ~ Belinda P.
Shannon has completed her Executive Assistant program with NVIT and is doing multiple consecutive co-op work terms. She is currently working with the Scw'exmx Tribal Council/ Timx' Research as a Referral's Administrator.
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