What is a Co-op?
As defined by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), “Co-operative education is a program that formally integrates a student’s academic studies with work experience with participating employers”. The co-op criteria includes:
- Each work situation is developed and/or approved by the co-op educational institution as a suitable learning situation;
- The co-op student is engaged in productive work rather than merely observing;
- The co-op student receives remuneration for the work performed;
- The co-op student’s progress on the job is monitored by the co-operative educational institution;
- The co-op student’s performance on the job is supervised and evaluated by the student’s co-operative employer;
- Time spent in periods of work experience must be at least 30% of the time spent in academic study.
More information can be viewed in our Employer Brochure
What is Master of Information (MI) Co-op?
The Master of Information (MI) Co-op is an option within the MI program for select students to complete 2 consecutive co-op work terms (8 months) and gain professional experience in their relevant field of study. The MI Co-op is a partnership between students, employers, and the academic institution, i.e. U of T Faculty of Information.
How to Participate
For more information, please contact the Faculty of Information Careers Office: ischool.coop@utoronto.ca; (416) 978-3282
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Who are MI Co-op Students?
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MI Co-op Work Criteria
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Timeline
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Employer Requirements
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Rates of Pay
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Tax Credit