Co-op Year 1 Transfer<\/a> allows current full-time undergraduate students who have completed their first year to apply to participate in co-op programs. Application reviews begin Monday, June 2 with admissions starting mid-June.<\/p>\n\u201cFor first-year students who are still figuring it all out, co-op is a way to explore your passions, test your skills in real workplaces, and find direction for your future,\u201d said Co-op Transition Advisor Sarah Anderson. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to have all the answers yet. All you need is the curiosity and courage to start the journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace sealed the decision to join the co-op program for Anesu Mutylebere, a third-year Accounting (CPA Stream) student.<\/p>\n
\u201cComing from a computer science background, I wanted to learn as much as possible in accounting and figure out which industries would interest me,\u201d Mutylebere said.<\/p>\n
His first work term at Niagara Piston Inc. was a big change from his past customer service roles.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a new environment. I had to learn accuracy and adapt to office culture,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Through the support of the CCEE team, including courses like the 0N90 co-op preparation module, Mutylebere refined his resume, cover letter and interview skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cI realized I don\u2019t have to go straight to a big company,\u201d Mutylebere said. \u201cSmall to medium-sized businesses can offer great opportunities too. Everyone needs work experience. It\u2019s a no-brainer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cameron Mullins, who just completed his fourth year in Business Administration, worked at Henry Schein Canada as an HR Associate and multiple terms at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, where he was the Back Shop Supervisor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t say enough about how much this has helped me,\u201d he said. \u201cThis program taught me to stay calm in stressful situations and gave me confidence in my abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
At Henry Schein, he gained experience managing HR processes and supported IT teams during a 2023 cyberattack.<\/p>\n
Mullins said these experiences didn\u2019t just shape his professional future, they built his personal confidence as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve taken on new challenges, like completing a triathlon,\u201d Mullins said. \u201cWithout co-op, I wouldn\u2019t have had the confidence to do that. Networking has opened doors I never expected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Third-year Business Administration student Harshpreet Kaur also found co-op to be a valuable opportunity to explore her field and strengthen her resume. In her role as an Accounting Assistant at Boathouse Canada, she worked with the accounts payable team to create reports and manage supplier payments.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to have work experience before I graduated,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
With support from Brock\u2019s Co-op team, Kaur navigated her first work term with confidence, building the communication skills and professionalism needed for her future career.<\/p>\n
For anyone on the fence about joining co-op, Mullins\u2019 advice was encouraging.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo it,\u201d she said. \u201cNew experiences are never a bad thing, and you never know who you\u2019ll meet.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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