Student responsibilities
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Complete the Co-op and Career Preparation course
and pass all required assignments as detailed in the
course outline and syllabus.
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Verify and maintain a profile on GeorgianConnects.
The profile must include the student's resumé from their
Co-op and Career Preparation course and a cover letter.
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Engage in an active job search, including checking
GeorgianConnects, using their own networks,
connecting with their Co-op team, and attending
interviews.
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Maintain a satisfactory academic performance
(refer to academic regulations 5.2.2).
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Meet the learning outcomes for a work term
to be approved.
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Register for each work term in Banner by the
required dates.
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Submit required documentation to the consultant
within designated time frames.
Co-operative Education
Tax Credit
A refundable tax credit is available to eligible employers
who hire students enrolled in a recognized Ontario
university or college co-operative education program.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the
program on behalf of Ontario through the federal
income tax system. The Co-operative Education Tax
Credit reimburses employers 25 per cent of eligible
expenditures. Smaller businesses are eligible for a
higher credit rate of 30 per cent. The maximum credit
for each qualifying work placement is $3,000. Most work
placements are for a minimum employment period of 10
weeks up to a maximum of four months.
Please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/hireastudent
for more information.
Unable to hire a co-op
student right now?
Please keep us in mind for future recruitment
opportunities, and consider supporting Georgian
students in other ways:
•
Applied research or student projects
•
Short-term field placements or clinical placements
•
Community Integration through Co-operative
Education program placements
•
Employer events
•
eCo-op mentoring
•
Community impact projects
•
In-class experiential learning opportunities
For more information, email us at
careerandcoop@georgiancollege.ca.
CONTACT US
GeorgianCollege.ca/hireastudent
careerandcoop@georgiancollege.ca
1.877.722.1523
"What was life changing for me was the real-life
experience. You were working with real people, using
real-life industry skills every day. My co-op placements
reinforced my academic/career plans and fostered
long-term relationships through various networking
opportunities with co-workers."
| Tyler Gooding, Alumnus, Business Administration
