Co-op Kickoff 2023

Co-op Kickoff 2023 Infographic

Congratulations and Welcome to Co-op!

Our dedicated team is here to support your transition into co-op and to ensure your experience is a rich and fulfilling one. To kick off your Co-op journey an in-person event has been planned on September 5th as well as a series of Co-op Q & A sessions over the course of September to give you the full picture of your Co-op Journey! 

Your 2023 Co-op Kickoff Event Info

Join the Co-op Education Team and your fellow co-op student community on Tuesday, September 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to build your co-op journey through a fun guided Lego Play Workshop and a Mix & Mingle Event. 

FOLLOW THESE NEXT STEPS TO NAVIGATE YOUR 1ST FEW WEEKS IN CO-OP

Step 1.
Register for Co-op KICKOFF

Step 2.
SIGN-UP FOR YOUR ONLINE INFO SESSION

Step 3.
Register for the fall year-1 co-op events

Step 4.
Review Additional resources

Step 1. REGISTER FOR CO-OP KICKOFF

Build Your Co-op Journey: Co-op Kickoff 2023
Date: September 5th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: South Block and Iain Beddis Gymnasium

REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE NOW! CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON EXPERIENCEBU.

Click “Register Now” to RSVP on your ExperienceBU Portal 

If you have not activated/signed in to ExperienceBU: your login for ExperienceBU is the same as your login for all other Brock sites. Using your student e-mail address and password, enter your credentials by clicking the top right hand corner button which says “Sign In” on the home page of Experience BU.  

For inquiries, contact Co-op Education at co-op@brocku.ca

Step 2. SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CO-OP ORIENTATION SESSION DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Join Candice Edwards, Transition Advisor, and Alexa Sullivan, Outreach Coordinator, as they introduce and connect you to the co-op community and what to expect in the first year of your co-op journey. Learn more about how your co-op program works, what to expect during your first year, ways to engage with other like-minded students, and an opportunity to connect with your fellow Senior Co-op students. 

Registering for your Orientation Co-op Session: 

Instructions:
Log in to your CareerZone account using your Brock ID (ex. ab23cd) and password, then click the session link associated with your specific co-op program listed on the right. At least a few days prior to the event you will receive more instructions on how to access the session online. 

Once you have registered, about one (1) week prior to the event, you will receive a copy of the Co-op Terms and Conditions that you will want to review and prepare any questions to ask during the session. 

Step 3. COMING SOON: REGISTER FOR ALL TERM YEAR-1 CO-OP EVENTS

Click HERE to see additional details about your Year 1 Co-op Programming

COMING SOON – FALL 2023 EVENTS

Co-op Education hosts several Year 1 Co-op Programming events that will allow you to explore and understand your skills and interests, as well as develop an understanding and awareness of the different skill development and job opportunities you can gain. These events will also build awareness and knowledge of how the Co-op Education Program and other internal partners can further support and enhance your continued success in your co-op journey during your first year and onward. They are also a great way to engage with fellow incoming co-op students!

We highly encourage you to register for one of these sessions offered and to experience more through co-op!  Stay tuned for more info.

Step 4. REVIEW THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ALL CO-OP STUDENTS

Clelia Kimana, Career, Curriculum Consultant, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) shares a general overview in the video below of how EDI is incorporated into the Co-op, Career, and Experiential Education department and how she can support our co-op student community. If you have any questions about EDI and would like to connect with her, please email her at ckimana@brocku.ca or stop by her office located in TH261 G.

 

If you have a unique or specific circumstance related to your own personal situation that is not addressed, please get in touch with our team and we can refer you to the appropriate person or Brock department that can assist you.

CO-OP STUDENT RESOURCES

CO-OP PROGRAMS GUIDEBOOK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MEET THE TEAM

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