How To Get An IT Job In Canada: College Stories 4/6 — co-op@SLiDE

Finally, we are talking about co-op which will be the most important term in your school life. Before we begin the story, let’s check where we are now.

Semester 1 → Semester 2 → Semester 3 → Co-op 1 → Co-op 2 → Semester 4
(you can check previous stories)

I already mentioned briefly what co-op is before but I will explain it again for those who are not from the previous story. Co-op is working at a company to gain practical experience while studying. In my program — Computer Programmer at Algonquin College, there are two co-ops (4 months each) which are optional and scheduled after the third semester. You will be working with either private sector or public sector. There are pros and cons in-between them so you probably want to research which one would be suited for you. Regarding a job interview for co-op, I am planning to write a story after these college stores. So stay tuned!