Arts Co-op ProgramWORK LEARN EARN

FACULTY OF ARTS

Program Details

» Gain work experiences to explore career options and develop professional skills

» Three (12-16 week) work terms are required to complete your Co-op designation, a fourth term is optional

» Work terms are full-time, paid, relevant positions that provide supervision and feedback

» Placements are not guaranteed but Co-op Coordinators assist you throughout the process

» On a work term you are registered into a Co-op course, assessed one course fee, and have full-time student status with the university

» Work terms can alternate or be consecutive but at least one must be in the fall or winter semester and you must end your studies on a full-time academic term

» Work terms require completion of learning goals, a reflective report and participation in a site visit with your supervisor and Co-op Coordinator

» Learn to write effective, targeted cover letters and resumes

» Gain job search and networking experience

» Participate in interview preparation and practice

» Develop professional skills and learn how to be successful in the workplace

» Receive support and assistance from the Co-op team before, during and in between work terms

More than Work Experience

Explore Careers During Your Degree

FIRST YEARInquire about the program

SECOND YEARApply: contact a Co-op Coordinator

THIRD YEARBegin Work Terms WORK TERMS

=Paid, full time, relevant work experiences

Fall Winter Spring/Summer

1st Year Academic5 HCE’s

Academic5 HCE’s

2nd Year Academic5 HCE’sApply to Co-op

Academic5 HCE’sCo-op Workshops

1st Work Term

3rd Year Academic5 HCE’s

2nd Work Term

Study Abroad2 HCE’s

4th Year Academic4 HCE’s

Academic4 HCE’s

Vacation

5th Year 3rd Work Term

Academic5 HCE’s

Graduate with 12 months’ work experience

Sample Work Term Sequence

The extended time – up to one year – needed to complete your degree will set you up for success after graduation!

Process

» Complete the online application form in CareerLink:careerlink.ucalgary.ca

» Include your intended work/study sequence, a resumeand letter indicating your interest in the program

» Once accepted you will go through extensive pre-employment training – in person and online through D2L

» A $50.00, non-refundable administration fee is assessed

» You will have access to the restricted Arts Co-op JobBoard in CareerLink

» Your Co-op Coordinator will assist you through the jobapplication, interview and transition to work process

» Securing a work term is a competitive process and successrequires effort but the Co-op team is here to help

FACULTY OF ARTS Arts Co-op Program Arts Students’ Centre University of Calgary Room SS102 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 CANADA

403.220.3580 artscoop@ucalgary.ca arts.ucalgary.ca/co-op

@UofCArtsCoop

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» Full-time student in the Faculty of Arts in aprogram that offers the Co-op option

» Meet GPA and course requirements

» Attend a Co-op Information Session, or meetwith a Co-op Coordinator for program details

» Apply by posted deadlines and plan on onefull time study term between your applicationand your first anticipated work term

For current details refer to University of Calgarycalendar: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/

Requirements