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If you are a first year student interested in transferring into co-op, it may not be too late for you to apply! 

We are currently accepting applications from first year students in the following programs: 

NEW UofG Course: Career Advising from the Experiential Learning Hub

The University of Guelph is proud to be a partner of The Onyx Initiative, A New Non- Profit Bridging the Systemic Gap in Corporate Canada's Recruitment of Black Students. 

We believe in the success of our Black students and young professionals!

Have you ever wanted to gain industry experience while still completing your undergraduate degree? Would you like a leg-up in your field when you're applying for jobs after graduation? Or maybe your focus is to learn in a hands-on setting like a research laboratory or an artist's studio. Would you want to shadow an industry professional, do field work, or solve real-world problems? Experiential Learning is just the opportunity for you! 

The Experiential Learning Hub is pleased to announce that Claudia Mellad will be joining the team as the new Manager, Co-operative Education.

Mellad comes with  eight years of working and teaching experience with George Brown College, Seneca College, Conestoga College, and McMaster University.  She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in Education from Central Michigan University.   

We have a talented pool of co-op students available to be hired for the winter semester. 

Hire a Student for the Winter 2021 Work Term

• Employers can hire students from over 40 co-op programs including Business, Engineering, Computing, Science & Arts, for 4- or 8-month work terms. 

• Postings, interviews and offers will continue throughout the Fall semester

Share Your Story for a chance to win 1 of 2 $25 University of Guelph Bookstore gift cards!

Have you participated in an Experiential Learning or Co-op experience? A hands-on learning opportunity on or off-campus associated with U of G? The Experiential Learning Hub wants to hear from you!

The University of Guelph has joined Canada’s skill development, work-integrated learning, and job opportunity network built to give post-secondary students direct access to a feed of opportunities relevant to their unique fields of study and meaningful to their careers. Providing their students equal connection to skill development and job opportunities, from employers across the nation, gives University of Guelph graduates an extra point of differentiation in an increasingly competitive job market.

Career Services Peer Helper Sidra Mohammed is the 2020 recipient of the W.C. Winegard Medal. The medal is the top convocation award for an undergraduate student in recognition of both academic achievement and contributions to university and community life.

With guidance from the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program and to support employers regarding a COVID19 response, please note the following changes;