Beedie School of Business Co-op
New Students
After acceptance into our co-op program, you will be registered in our prerequisite Canvas courses, Co-op 100: Orientation and the 7-week Co-op 101: Prep, which includes Beedie-specific resume, cover letter and interview skills training and coaching with a Beedie Co-op Career Advisor. During this time, the advisor will work with you through the term to develop your job search skills to a competitive level.
BEEDIE CO-OP 100: ORIENTATION Canvas Course Content and Requirements
As soon as your Beedie Co-op application is approved, you will gain access to our Canvas course, Beedie Co-op 100: Orientation. Prior to beginning Co-op 101: Prep, or concurrently, you will need to complete all the assignments in this orientation course, which prepares you to begin Co-op 101: Prep on your cohort start date. By completing the mandatory Orientation course, you will:
- Describe how the co-op program operates (including the new student prep, seeking, and practicum terms)
- Understand your role as a co-op student
- Develop a plan for your co-op and academic terms
- Identify and develop skills to be used in your seeking term (when you are applying for co-op jobs)
- Understand and plan your next steps in the Co-op Prep Course
- Locate and access resources about working abroad on co-op and additional campus resources
- Know who to contact with questions or for support
Beedie Co-op 101: Prep Canvas Course Content and Requirements
BEEDIE CO-OP 101: PREP COURSE MEET & GREET
During this session (30 minutes) you will:
- meet the co-op staff
- learn about co-op opportunities
- get tips for success
- receive information on your participation
Specialized Workshops
Career Action Planning (CAP) Workshops: Learn about the hiring trends and expectations within the various Beedie concentrations and the industry as a whole. Get tips on how to gain valuable experience to help you both in Co-op and your future career.
Assignments
Students will complete Resumes, Cover Letters, and Work/Study Term Plans and other requirements. International students are required to submit a Co-op Work Permit (info will be sent to students after acceptance into the program).
One-to-One Coaching
Students will be given individual, one to one coaching and feedback through review sessions, workshops and Canvas.
Job Search Workshops
All new Beedie Co-op students will complete mandatory Advanced Workshops. These workshops will cover advanced topics in business-specific resume and cover letter preparation, drawing on direct feedback from hundreds of current Beedie Co-op employers. Following these workshops, Beedie Co-op students should have the knowledge and tools to elevate their documents from good to great.
The new Advanced Co-op Workshops offer:
- insights into what distinguishes an exceptional application from one that is average
- "hands-on" experience customizing your application in order to get shortlisted
- strategies to leverage and ladder your skills in Co-op and beyond
The new Advanced Co-op workshops are 1-hour long and will focus on "what" work search documents and interview skills to prepare, and on teaching the "how" of building exceptional documents and your confidence in creating great applications.
| Work in Fall 2025 | Work in Spring 2026 | Work in Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | January 6 OR February 24, 2025 | May 11 OR June 29, 2025 | September 1 OR October 19, 2025 |
| Complete Beedie Co-op Canvas Courses: Beedie Co-op 100: Orientation Beedie Co-op 101: Prep |
Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
| Seeking Term (Applying for Jobs) |
Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
WE NOW OFFER TWO CHANCES TO APPLY AND BEGIN YOUR BEEDIE CO-OP PROGRAM, EACH TERM.
- New Beedie Co-op students must complete our Orientation 100 Canvas course and the 7-week Intro to Beedie Co-op 101 preparation Canvas course, which includes Beedie-specific resume and cover letter training and coaching with the Beedie Co-op Career Advisors. Depending on when you apply during the term you will have two opportunities to complete the course requirements in either cohort A or B each term.
- After completing these two course requirements and passing an evaluation, you will be eligible to seek for co-op jobs in the following term.
Application Deadlines for Summer 2025
You have two options for applying to the New Student Co-op courses:
- Option A: Apply between February 25 and May 11, 2025. If you choose this option, you will complete your New Student Co-op courses from May 12 to June 29, 2025.
- Option B: Apply between May 12 and June 29, 2025. If you select this option, you will finish your New Student Co-op courses from June 30 to August 8, 2025.
Regardless of the option you choose, all Summer 2025 New Beedie Co-op students who complete their requirements will be eligible to seek a work placement starting in Fall 2025 (September) to work in Spring 2026 (January).