Co-operative Education
Real Learning, Real Experience, Real Results
Co-operative Education provides you with paid, practical work experience that gives you an opportunity to apply the skills you are gaining through your education. This can also give you a competitive edge in the marketplace once you graduate. Co-op experience expands your professional skills and increases your career networking and contacts. We've established solid relationships with some of the best employers in BC. As a result, Kwantlen Co-op students have a well-earned top-notch reputation in industry.
Criminology Co-op Update
Are you a Criminology Degree student? Interested in working for the Vancouver Police Department to gain valuable work experience related to your studies?
In 2009, the Kwantlen Co-op department secured an exclusive partnership with the Vancouver Police Department to recruit students for their Traffic Authority Division. With the onset of our second VPD Summer Recruitment starting June 2010, the Co-op department is offering a VPD Application Session to students who meet the following requirements:
Enrolled in BA Community Criminal Justice Degree & completed a minimum of 60 Credits of the program, by May 2010
OR
Enrolled as a 2nd/3rd/4th year BA Criminology Degree & completed a minimum of 60 Credits of the program, by May 2010
AND
Completed CRIM 2211:Intro to Policing, by May 2010
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for the next intake for the Criminology Co-op program, sign up to attend the following session. This will ensure your extensive application package is complete. Spaces are limited!
Criminology Co-op: Vancouver Police Department Application Session
Friday April 23rd, 2:00- 4:00pm
Surrey Campus, G1055
Centre for Co-operative Education & Career Services
RSVP to secure your spot by April 1st, 2010 to: shelly.gupta@kwantlen.ca
Application packages will be available during the session
Criminology Co-op Inquires:
Co-op Coordinator/Instructor
lindsay.wood@kwantlen.ca
604-599-2129
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NEW: Co-op Student "Drop-In" Sessions
We're here to assist you! Co-op students are invited to "drop in" to speak with a Co-op Coordinator on the Surrey, Richmond, or Langley Campuses between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon, as per the schedule below. A Coordinator can assist you with:
- Resume Writing and Formatting
- Cover Letter Structure
- 1101 Class Assignments
- Career path discussions
- Job Market Research
- Co-op Workterms
- Class Registration
| Surrey Campus | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Richmond Campus | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Langley Campus | Monday |
If you are unable to attend a "drop-in" session, appointments can be made with individual Coordinators. Contact your program Coordinator to arrange a day and time.
Jamie Noakes
EPT Co-op Instructor
604-599-2769
jamie.noakes@kwantlen.ca
Leanne MacKenzie
Business Co-op Instructor
604-599-2608
leanne.mackenzie@kwantlen.ca
Lindsay Wood
Business Co-op Instructor
604-599-2129
lindsay.wood@kwantlen.ca
Shawn Erickson
CISY & BTech Co-op Instructor
604-599-3175
shawn.erickson@kwantlen.ca