Trent offers 35 dynamic co-op programs across our faculties at both the undergraduate and graduate level. We are pleased to introduce you to our offerings and share more information about how to partner with these co-op programs.
| UNDERGRADUATE CO-OP PROGRAMS | |
|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts & Science, Canadian Studies, Communications, Criminology, Cultural Studies, English Literature, French Studies, Gender & Social Justice, Global Development Studies, History, Human Rights, Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, International Development Studies, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, Sociology |
| Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry, Computer Science, Conservation Biology, Financial Science, Forensic Chemistry (new Fall 2026), Kinesiology, Psychology, Software Engineering |
| School of Business & Economics | Accounting, Accounting & Economics, Business Administration, Economics |
| GRADUATE CO-OP PROGRAMS |
|---|
| Arts Management (MA), Instrumental Chemical Analysis (MSc), Sustainability Studies (MA) (new Fall 2026) |
Co-op Employer Information Sheets
The Co-op Employer Information Sheets provide an overview of the co-op program, the benefits of hiring a Trent co-op student, employer responsibilities, wage subsidies and tax credit information, and hiring timelines.
Please click on each resource to learn more about our co-op programs:
- Undergraduate Co-ops at Careerspace (27 diverse undergraduate programs!)
- Kinesiology
- Conservation Biology
- School of Business and Department of Economics
- Graduate Co-ops at Careerspace:
Why Hire Trent Co-op Students:
- Flexible 4, 8, or 12-month work terms
- Students are strong critical thinkers, adaptable communicators, and workplace professionals
- Support during busy periods and with special projects
- Opportunity to build your future talent pipeline
- Federal wage subsidies and provincial tax credits to support your business
- Guidance from the Co-op Team throughout the recruitment and work term process
Undergraduate co-op programs consist of students alternating between full-time academic study terms at Trent and full-time paid work terms at a host employer. Work terms must be fully paid, 4, 8, or 12-month opportunities (depending on the program’s work term schedule) that are full-time at 35 hours/week.
Graduate co-op programs consist of students completing their academic studies and ending on their 4-month full-time, paid work term.
Opportunities can be in-person, hybrid, or remote. Co-op is meant to simulate the real-world recruitment process. Employers will have the opportunity to post their positions with us, invite students to interview, and extend an offer to their preferred candidate.
Co-op students follow set work term schedules and different programs have different work term schedules. For example, our students in the Computer Science Co-op Program will be out on a work term this coming winter (Jan-Apr 2027).
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Humanities & Social Sciences (Undergraduate & Graduate):
Jessica Gordon
Book time with Jessica Gordon
Call: (705) 748-1011 ext. 7244
Email: jessicagordon@trentu.ca
Sciences (Undergraduate & Graduate):
Kerith Paul
Book time with Kerith Paul
Call: 705-748-1011 ext. 7677
Email: kerithpaul@trentu.ca
School of Business & Economics:
E-mail: schoolofbusinesscoops@trentu.ca
Employer Inquiries