Employers

Hire Top-Talent from Algonquin College Co-op

Hiring an Algonquin College co-op student is a great way to access some of Ottawa’s top talent and future leaders. Algonquin College students are taught by industry experts, have in-demand professional and technical skills and are ready to hit the ground running as a member of your team. With a range of government funding and tax incentives hiring co-op students is a cost-effective way to address short-term staffing needs and evaluate potential employees for succession planning while contributing to a student’s future career.

How does co-op work?

Co-op is an opportunity for employers to attract, evaluate, and retain top talent. Our students are available for paid, four to eight-month work-terms all year long.

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Hire a co-op student

Algonquin College Co-op students have the latest industry skills, fresh perspectives and are eager to contribute to your team!

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Co-op Programs

Algonquin College has over 40 co-op programs with new programs added each year.

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Important Dates

Our recruitment cycle follows specific timelines for posting jobs, interviews and job offers. Please review our important dates to help with the hiring process.

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Recruitment Process

Hiring a co-op student is easy, get started in six simple steps.

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Funding Opportunities

To help you pay your Algonquin College co-op student, there are several provincial and federal funding opportunities to help offset some of your salary costs.

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Employer Resources

We are committed to supporting you in hiring and onboarding your AC co-op student and have developed some resources to assist.

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Security Screening

Many co-op positions require that a candidate obtain security screening in order to be hired. Post your co-op positions early, to allow for ample time for the security screening process.

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