Graphic Communications Competitive Entry Cooperative Education Work Term GCOM 2990

Cooperative Education (Co-op) involves enhancing the educational experience by allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in relevant work placement experiences to develop new skills in a professional setting. The student is employed in a paid position for the duration of the Co-op Work Term placement period, where the student completes productive tasks that relate directly to the core competencies of the Graphic Communications Diploma Program. The Co-op position is approved by the Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend mandatory pre-employment seminars to enhance their employability prior to their Co-op placement and compete for job postings during the second academic term. During the work term, students are monitored by the Co-op Coordinator. Work placements allow students to network within their industry, which helps in finding employment after graduation. Please note workplaces are diverse in how full-time work is defined, and that students in this course would be expected to be working between 30 to 40 hours a week. Course credits are calculated as 1 credit per week.​