Graduate Co-op: Building your Professional Portfolio at the University of Lethbridge

Savvy students like Subir and Sudipto Chowdhury know first-hand that participating in Co-operative Education as an undergraduate is essential; not only for developing practical skills related to their field of study, but to make professional connections and build a resume that is competitive for today’s economy (not to mention those Grad School applications). Co-op sets you apart. So why should it end with your Bachelors’ Degree?

At the University of Lethbridge, Co-operative Education is now available to students pursuing a Masters Degree. There are exciting opportunities for Graduate students in science, social science, and humanities to work collaboratively with government and industry, to work directly with for-profit companies to develop solutions to real-world challenges, or to participate in cross-disciplinary internships. What better way to hone your skills, to make significant connections between your research and how it may be applied globally, or to network with world-renowned professionals and build a niche for yourself as an expert in the field?

Take your CV to the next level. Participating in Co-op as a Masters student offers further opportunity to develop your professional portfolio. You become a specialist. The particular circumstances that make up your own educational experience, both academic and practical, cannot be reproduced. They are unique to you. As a Co-op student you are confidently aware of this, and have been trained by your Co-op Coordinator and Grad Studies Supervisor to write an effective CV and perform masterfully during an interview. Aren’t you smart.