WE MAKE EDUCATION WORK!
HIRE A GEORGIAN CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP STUDENT.
GEORGIAN ALUMNI
CO-OP & CAREER SERVICES
Our programs are designed to provide students with industry-related job skills.
Students bring fresh ideas and new knowledge to the workplace and co-op provides employers with a
cost effective way to meet short-term staffing needs.
Your company may also qualify for up to $3,000 (co-op tax credit).
CONTACT US
Update your resumé
Build your employment portfolio
Practise your interviewing techniques
View job postings at:
careerandcoop.georgiancollege.ca
careerandcoop@georgiancollege.ca
georgiancollege.ca/student-success/
co-op-and-career
How to become a
Georgian College
co-op employer
What are the benefi ts of becoming a
Georgian College co-op employer?
• Highly motivated and qualifi ed students
available from a wide range of programs
• Three-semester system means co-op students
are available year round
• Fill your special projects, vacation, contract
and seasonal requirements
• Enhance your company's visibility
and reputation on campus
• Ontario Co-op Tax Credit available
• Eliminate or reduce training periods for
future graduate hiring
When are co-op students available?
Students are available for co-op work terms
or seasonal employment at various times of the
year. Most work terms start in May, September or
January and are usually four months long.
How much are co-op students paid?
Co-op students receive remuneration for the
work that they perform. Salary rates are broken
down by school of study and placement level.
Are there subsidies or incentives for
hiring co-op students?
Yes, there are several government programs that
offer fi nancial support to businesses for hiring post-
secondary co-op students, interns or apprentices.
What are the primary responsibilities
of a co-op employer?
• To work within Georgian's guidelines for hiring
a co-op student
• To ensure that the student is oriented to
the workplace
• To ensure that the student is engaged in
productive work rather than merely observing
• To allow Georgian College to monitor the
student's progress on the job
• To supervise and evaluate the student's
performance on the job
For more information on becoming a co-op
employer, go to www.georgiancollege.ca/careers
or call the Centre for Co-operative Education,
Internship and Career Services at 705-728-1968,
ext. 1340.
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