Co-op & Career Development Centre Co-op & Career Week
Co-op and Career Week 2026 | Making Connections
March 9–12, 2026
Join us for a week of opportunities to meet employers, alumni and industry associations to learn about your college to career journey. Come to career workshops to update your resume, LinkedIn and attend events. Co-op and Career Week (CCW) is brought to you by the Co-op & Career Development Centre (CCDC) and is in celebration of March CEWIL Co-op and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) month.
Students can expect to:
- Practice your networking skills by connecting with employers and alumni
- Enhance your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills
- Share your career story, build your professional connections, and enter a prize draw
Event Overview
For any questions regarding Co-op & Career Week, contact career [at] langara.ca (career[at]langara[dot]ca).
*Events and details are subject to change.
Schedule of Events
Monday, March 9 – Career Talks: Criminal Justice
Monday March 9 | 1:30 pm–3:30 pm | T Building Gallery
Considering a career in Corrections Officer, Court Reporter, Criminologist, Law Enforcement/Police Officer, Legal Investigator, Insurance Investigator, Policy Analyst, or Social Service Worker? Join us for this Career Talk to learn more about the day in the life of public service work and the recruitment process working in the private and public sectors.
1:30 pm–3:30 pm | Career Booths
Organizations attending include:
- BC Corrections
- BC Court Services
- BC Sheriff Services
- CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
- CSC (Correctional Service of Canada)
- Providence Health Care
- RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
- Surrey Police Service
- VPD (Vancouver Police Department)
2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Career Talk Panel
Speakers include:
- BC Sheriff Services – Bill Dhandwar, Sergeant (retired)
- BC Court Services – Ajay Sharma, Director of Operations, Vancouver Coastal Region, Court Services Branch
- Providence Health Care – Shane Dermott, Manager, Protection Services
- Surrey Police Service – Gary Athwal, Constable
- Canada Border Service Agency – Tracy Letain, Recruiter/Superintendent/Human Resources Branch
A panel talk of designated speakers to talk about their career journey in Criminal Justice. The talk includes skills for the workforce, a day in the life of your work, and tips you have for students considering a career in Criminal Justice.
Tuesday, March 10 – Career Prep Day
Learn how to refine your resume and cover letter and practice your interview skills.
Location: T Building Gallery
Career Prep Day Events
- 1:00 pm–1:45 pm Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm Interview Practice Drop-in Session (20 mins. per student)
- 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Resume Reviews Drop-in Session (20 mins. per student)
Wednesday, March 11 – Career Fair (Postponed)
The career fair has been postponed. Check the Career Workshops & Events page for future updates.
Join us at the Get Connected – Alumni & Student Career Networking Event and meet Langara Alumni from a variety of program areas. This event brings together alumni and current students for an evening of meaningful networking and conversation. Alumni will reconnect with their classmates, share their college-to-career journeys, while students will have the opportunity to build connections and learn from industry insights and alumni advice.
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm*
Location: T Building Gallery
Student can expect to:
- Learn what skills helped alumni succeed in their careers
- Build meaningful connections with alumni who have successfully transitioned from college to career
- Explore career pathways and gain practical job search tips
- Capture memories at our photo corner, brought to you by the Professional Photography Program Students
- Enjoy light refreshments and enter for a prize draw
*Alumni event starts earlier at 5:30 pm for an alumni focus group.
