Building your own Experience
At Trent, you have the unique opportunity to curate a co-op experience that best suits your personal career goals, growth areas, and interests.
Choose to find your own work term or you can apply for a co-op position from Careerspace's database of opportunities. If you choose your own work term, you will need to ensure the position meets Trent’s standard work term requirements (work term length, hours, compensation and evaluation).
Whatever work term you choose, please ensure you apply for the position by the deadline specified in the job posting.
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This program is an excellent opportunity for youth, ages 15-30, who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people whom refugee protection has been conferred. This program provides full-time work experiences from May to August in Canada for a minimum of 6 weeks. Students looking for a spring/summer co-op can apply directly from the Government of Canada’s Job Bank website.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP): You’re eligible to apply for Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) if you meet the following criteria:
- You’re a full-time student.
- You’re a returning full-time student.
- You meet the minimum age requirement in the province/territory of work.
- If you’re an international student, you could also apply for this program.
