Community partners are the cornerstone of experiential learning opportunities at Brock, building bridges from classroom learning to career success for students in every program.<\/p>\n
Outstanding employers, community partners and students<\/a> were honoured during the annual Co-op, Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) Celebration and Recognition event on Thursday, April 16.<\/p>\n The event also highlighted the growth of course-based experiential learning, supported by programs such as the Government of Canada\u2019s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n CCEE Director Julia Zhu says co-op employment, course-based experiential education and programs like Med Plus and Law Plus allow students to gain hands-on experience while contributing to organizations and communities across Niagara and beyond.\u00a0In 2025, more than <\/span>21,700 student experiential learning engagements<\/span> involved community partners across the region, creating real\u2011world impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cOur employer and community partners play a critical role in shaping meaningful learning experiences for our students,\u201d said CCEE Director Julia Zhu. \u201cThe organizations and individuals we are recognizing through the CCEE Awards demonstrate a strong commitment to mentorship, innovation and student development. Their partnership not only enhances student success but also strengthens the connection between academic learning and the evolving world of work.\u201d<\/p>\n In recognition of its steadfast contributions to student success and professional development, Airbus Helicopters was named Co-op Employer of the Year in the Large Organization category as part of the 2025 CCEE Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Receiving this award is a testament to the strong, collaborative partnership we have built with Brock University,\u201d said Dwayne Charette, President and Chief Operating Officer Airbus Helicopters Canada. \u201cWe take great pride in providing a supportive environment where students can take ownership of meaningful projects, and we look forward to continuing our commitment to student development in the Niagara region.”<\/p>\n Over the past three years, Airbus Helicopters has hired more than 19 co-op students across all programs at Brock.<\/p>\n As a Niagara-based employer with a global footprint, the company provides students with exposure to international business practices through diverse, hands-on work terms. Examples have included roles that provided end-to-end recruitment experience, such as resume screening, interviewing, onboarding and leading independent projects.<\/p>\n Co-op students who have worked for Airbus have said they valued the opportunity to develop their skills and explore career pathways in a supportive team environment that offers strong mentorship and encouragement to take ownership in their work.<\/p>\n Airbus has also collaborated with Brock by consistently engaging in networking events, participating in employer initiatives and hosting on-site visits.<\/p>\n The 2025 CCEE Awards recognized community partners<\/a> for their commitment to student success:<\/p>\n Six organizations also received CCEE\u2019s Experiential Education Community Partner of the Year awards<\/a>, which honour organizations that provide experiential learning for Brock students:<\/p>\n Visit the CCEE website<\/a> for a full list of 2025 award recipients.<\/p>\n To learn more about how to engage with student talent at Brock, contact ccee@brocku.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t \n
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