Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op)
This signature program allows you to pursue an entrepreneurial co-op option in which students start your own business while earning co-op credit. After graduation, E Co-op students continue with their venture, begin a new one, or use their E Co-op know-how to obtain employment. E Co-op is a great experience that builds business knowledge, capabilities, and independence that employers value.
This signature program allows you to pursue an entrepreneurial co-op option in which students start your own business while earning co-op credit. After graduation, E Co-op students continue with their venture, begin a new one, or use their E Co-op know-how to obtain employment. E Co-op is a great experience that builds business knowledge, capabilities, and independence that employers value.
Anytime
Undergraduate students
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
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Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
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Undergraduate students
Spring term, Winter term
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Program Overview
This specialized co-op program is designed to support two key groups: first-year engineering, mathematics, and accounting co-op students, and early-stage startup companies. You will develop transferable employment skills through a series of workshops, seminars, and work-term placements, while contributing to real business objectives.
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Zero experience
Multiple sessions
UWaterloo students, staff and faculty
Every term
Program Overview
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