Getting Real-World Work Experience While Studying at Humber Polytechnic

Students love co-op. So do employers! Co-op lets students develop real skills while pursuing a diploma or degree program.

Giving students the opportunity to apply their curriculum-based learning in real-world settings helps students to bridge the gaps between in class and experiential learning. At Humber Polytechnic, there are a number of ways learners are given the opportunity to gain real world experience — co-op lets you put what you learn in the classroom to work.

Curriculum-based co-op placements

A lot of programs at Humber Polytechnic integrate co-op opportunities into their curriculum. This gives students the chance to gain real-world work experience before officially entering the workforce.

Additionally, a co-op work term gives students the opportunity to network within their respective fields and form meaningful connections that could lead to career opportunities after graduation.

Optional co-op

For some students, co-op opportunities are optional for those who want to pursue it. This gives learners the flexibility to integrate experiential learning into their program.

If your program doesn't require co-op to graduate, you should still try to get a co-op placement at some point during your program. It's one of the best parts of higher education, so why miss out?

Getting a co-op position can be lots of fun, too. Explore programs with co-op at Humber!

Check out this short video on YouTube highlighting recent student experiences:

Global opportunities

Another way to gain relevant work experience before graduation is to explore. If you're thinking of moving to a different country post-graduation, a good way to gain international experience is to travel abroad and learn different work habits and routines.

A cross-cultural exchange between Humber and one of its international partner institutions could be just the ticket to explore the world.