StFX Co-operative Education
Putting Theory into Practice
Recruit. Hire. Retain.
Our office works closely with students, university staff and faculty, as well as employers locally, provincially, and across Canada, to ensure quality program delivery to all participants.
Current and past employers have enjoyed the flexible and accommodating co-op model unique to StFX. Our students are confident and dynamic individuals with a passion for success. Organizations which choose to become StFX employers experience first-hand the many benefits of hiring one of our talented and professional students.
Employers can:
- Enhance the firm's production substantially for 4, 8, 12 or 16 months.
- Benefit from assistance with special initiatives and time sensitive projects.
- Enjoy an exceptional return on the investment in StFX Co-op students.
- Take advantage of a fresh and innovative perspective to the current business model.
Why choose StFX Co-op?
Employers from large and small organizations alike, choose StFX students because our employers:
- Know and trust that the highest caliber of students come from our university and our program.
- Expect the co-op staff can and will make every effort to assist them with their co-op needs, for fall, winter and summer co-op work terms.
- Appreciate and value the assistance from the office to promote, recruit, select, and interview candidates that are the best fit for their organization.
- Value the additional support to their firm, for a minimal cost to their budget.
- Recognize the value of early recruitment of human resources from Canada's Premier University Experience.
- Are confident that StFX co-op students work hard and contribute substantially to their bottom line.