The benefits of and opportunities available through co-operative education at Brock will be highlighted during a weeklong celebration on campus.<\/p>\n
The University\u2019s Co-op Education Office is inviting students, staff and faculty to participate in a range of activities set for National Co-op Week from March 20-24.<\/p>\n
Run by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE), the celebration will offer new activities on campus each day.<\/p>\n
Julia Zhu, Brock\u2019s Associate Director of Co-op Education, said the event is intended to encourage students to show their \u201cBrock co-op pride,\u201d while also providing a greater understanding of all things co-op at the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe activities of the week offer a great way to get acquainted with other students in the program as well as with the Co-op Education team. Beyond the excitement of the group activities and the prizes that go with them, students are also encouraged to reflect on their own journeys at Brock,\u201d Zhu said.<\/p>\n
Over the past three years, National Co-op Week at Brock has grown from a few small events to a packed weeklong celebration that includes the Co-op Success Stories Lunch & Learn, the Business Card Draw and the presentation of the Co-op Student of the Year Award.<\/p>\n
The on-campus events are complemented by social media challenges from CAFCE and the Co-op Education Office. Prizes will be awarded daily to randomly drawn students who have completed the challenges.<\/p>\n
With similar National Co-op Education Week celebrations taking place on campuses across Canada, Zhu is confident Brock\u2019s festivities will be well attended.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want our students to participate and have a strong showing. We strive to be a leader in co-op education, and the events of this week showcase that,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Monday, March 20 <\/strong><\/p>\n CareerZone On The Go \u2014 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the top of the Computer Commons ramp<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Co-op Success Stories Lunch & Learn \u2014 noon to 1 p.m., ST103<\/p>\n Wednesday, March 22 <\/strong><\/p>\n Business Card Draw \u2014 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MC A336<\/p>\n Accounting Alumni Networking Event \u2014 Only for students in\u00a0the\u00a0ACTG 0N90 class<\/p>\n Thursday, March 23<\/strong><\/p>\n Co-op Comment Card \u2014 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., MC A336<\/p>\n Co-op Student of the Year Award Presentation \u2014 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cairns Atrium<\/p>\n