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Benefits

Whether you are trying on a career for size or establishing a competitive edge, the Science Co-op experience will allow you to:

• Develop longer-term career goals
• Experience the process of accessing the job market
• Apply technical skills and knowledge in a real-world situation
• Gain paid work experience
• Obtain first-hand knowledge of different career pathways
• Take advantage of mentorship opportunities
• Develop marketable skills
• Build your professional network
• Secure career-relevant references
• Leverage potential to secure full-time employment upon graduation

While acquiring valuable work experience, you will obtain first-hand knowledge of available career options. In some cases, co-op placements have led to full-time employment upon graduation, while in other instances co-op students have made valuable contacts who have then helped them secure employment later. Don't just take our word for it, hear from your peers who completed a co-op during their undergraduate degrees

Typical Intern Salary Ranges by Industry