WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CO-OP PROGRAMS:

Many universities and colleges offer cooperative education/training programs. With this format, a student takes the regular academic courses but at specific points in the academic program works in a related industry or government position. This usually extends graduation by a year or a semester, but the student earns money while working, thus easing financial strain. The other key benefits are: important people contacts for future employment in your field, practical training to match with your studies, and experience to enhance your employability. As you can see, this type of program has very real benefits and should be investigated. 

Contact the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for specific details of each plan.  

One method of obtaining subsidies for university is often overlooked and that is through the Canadian Armed Forces. A number of plans are available if you meet their academic and medical standards. The plans are: 

• ROTP (Regular Officer Training Plan)

• RETP (Reserve Entry Training Plan) 

• CFCCEP (Canadian Forces Community College Entry Plan)

Apply as early in the school year as possible to a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre as a selection of candidates is finalized in the spring of each year.

Something to consider...applying for international program experiences while attending Alberta post-secondary institutes. 

Speak to your institution directly to learn more!