Thinking of hiring a co-op student? Your business could benefit!

Hiring co-op students is a cost-effective strategy for small businesses looking for motivated, qualified staff. These programs give students the chance to apply their classroom knowledge to a work setting and gain hands-on experience.

Your business can benefit by:

• Accessing  a pool of highly skilled and qualified individuals  
• Reducing your recruitment and training costs 
• Filling temporary or short-term staffing
• Developing and training your future employees
• Building your company’s reputation as a leader in your sector
• Gaining fresh ideas from the students

Placements are typically four month terms, depending on the discipline, and begin in May, September, and January.

Employers hiring co-op students and graduates may be eligible for up to $5,000 per student from the Paid Work Experience Tax Credits. 

Co-op programs are offered in many disciplines:

• University of Manitoba:  Engineering, Business, Agriculture and Food Sciences, Environmental Studies and Sciences, Physical Geography, Computer Science and General Sciences
   
• University of Winnipeg: all disciplines
   
• Red River College: Business Information Technology, Chemical and Biosciences Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Greenspace Management, Hospitality, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, Cabinetry and Woodworking Technology
   
• Canadian Mennonite University: Business administration

Hiring a co-op student begins by clicking on the above websites!

CFIB’s Business Counsellors are available to answer CFIB members’ questions. Call us at 1-888-234-2232 or email us at [email protected]