Co-op & Career Development Centre Co-operative Education Program (Co-op)

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Through my Co-op experience, I have genuinely learned so much about myself and built confidence, skills, and relationships that will last a lifetime."

– Mikayla Haynes, BBA Graduate 2021

The Co-operative Education (Co-op) program allows you to alternate study semesters with paid work terms to apply what you learn in classes to real work environments.

Each Co-op work term is a minimum of 420 hours of paid work, either full-time over a four-month work term or part-time over an eight-month work term. Co-op students registered into a full-time Co-op course are considered full-time students.

How Co-op Works

If you think you'd like to take part in co-op but you're not sure how it works, review the steps below to learn more. 

1. Enrol in EXPE pre-requisite course.

   The first step is to take the pre-requisite course EXPE 2300*. The course will provide you with knowledge of what it takes to get a job in today's constantly changing job market. You will learn about resumes, interviews, and more. This course is offered every semester either in-person or online.

   *Post Degree Diploma in Accounting students will take EXPE 4800: See pre-requisite course details.

   Note: International students who will be issued documentation that they can use to apply for their Co-op Work Permit. Students may reach out to Langara Global for instructions on how to apply for their Co-op Work Permit.

2. Apply for Co-op.

   Once you have taken the pre-requisite course for Co-op, you can submit an application to apply for Co-op via the C3 job board. There is a minimum 2.6 CGPA requirement for the Co-op program. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will be booked for an appointment with a Co-op instructor.  

3. Search and apply for jobs. 

   Students in the Co-op program have special access to see Co-op jobs on the C3 job board. As a Co-op student you will actively apply and interview for jobs Co-op with support from your Co-op instructor. 

   If you find a position on your own that you would like to use for a Co-op, the position must be reviewed and approved by a Co-op instructor to qualify for a Co-op. 

4. Get hired. 

   Once you accept a Co-op job offer you must inform your Co-op instructor, who will let you know the appropriate Co-op work term course to enrol in. Co-op students registered into a full-time Co-op course are considered full-time students. 

5. Complete your Co-op. 

   During your Co-op, you will have assignments to complete and there will be a site visit mid-way through the work term where the Co-op instructor will visit you on-site or virtually to speak with you and your supervisor about the placement. 

6. Return to school. 

   Students must return to at least one more academic semester after they complete their Co-op. 

7. Repeat. 

   Students in a Diploma or Associate’s program can do a maximum of two Co-op work terms. Students in a Bachelor’s program can do a maximum of four Co-op work terms.