From Campus to Cubicle: DEI impact with Co-Op & Internship Programs

It’s that time of the year! Post-secondary students are migrating from campus to cubicle and companies are opening their doors to the new faces and fresh perspectives of early talent!

Co-Op and Internship programs not only help bright young minds better transition into the world of work, but when leveraged to their full potential, can help companies future-proof their workforce and achieve their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategies. Co-Op and Internship orograms help companies recruit once and hire twice (or more) by brining in high skilled and diverse talent and showing them the realm of the possible. With a positive internship or co-op experience, you company is sure to be at the top of their list once graduation rolls around. Too often, Co-Op or Internship placements don’t go beyond pizza and pop to create a memorable experience for students.

HIring managers and colleagues have the most important role to play in making a student work term a meaningful experience. It’s hiring managers a