Beedie School of Business Co-op
New Students
After acceptance into the Beedie Co-op program, you will be registered in 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. During this time, we will work with you through the semester to develop your job search skills and documents to a competitive level.
BEEDIE CO-OP ORIENTATION 100 Canvas Course Content and Requirements
As soon as your Beedie Co-op application is approved, you will be added to our Canvas course, Beedie Co-op Orientation 100. Prior to beginning Intro to Co-op 101, or concurrently, you will need to complete all the assignments in this orientation course, which prepare you to begin Intro to Co-op 101 on your start date. By completing the mandatory Orientation course, you will:
- Learn how co-op works and gain a clear understanding of the new student, seeking and work term semesters;
- Learn about what is required of new Beedie Co-op students;
- Understand what your semester will look like as a new co-op student;
- Submit all required co-op orientation documents;
- Register for required workshops and Canvas courses;
- Learn about preparing for your seeking semester and applying for co-op jobs;
- Learn what to expect during your first co-op work term;
- Access resources about co-op, skill-building and gaining experience, and additional campus resources;
- Know who to contact with questions or for support
Intro to Beedie Co-op 101 Canvas Course Content and Requirements
INTRO TO CO-OP 101: 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, Student Information Summary Forms, and Work/Study Semester 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 build upon the essential knowledge and foundations we expect all participants to have acquired through CMC Passport workshops, such as "what" work search documents and interview to prepare. We will focus 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 SEMESTER.
- 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 semester, you will have two opportunities to complete the course requirements in either cohort A or B each semester.
- After completing these two course requirements and passing an evaluation, you will be eligible to seek for co-op jobs in the following semester.
Application Deadlines for Spring 2025 are as follows:
- OPTION A: Apply between October 22, 2024 and January 6, 2025 to complete your New Student Co-op courses between January 7 - February 24, 2025.
- OPTION B: Apply between January 7 - February 24, 2025 to complete your New Student Co-op courses between February 25 - April 10, 2025.
Regardless of which option you choose, all Spring 2025 New Beedie Co-op students who successfully complete their requirements will be eligible to seek a work placement starting in Summer 2025 (May) to work in Fall 2025 (September).