What is Co-op?
Co-operative education formally integrates a student's academic studies with work experience. Students alternate between study and employment, gaining valuable, hands-on skills. This experience is both approved and monitored by the College.
Students also benefit from Lambton Colleges Co-op and Career Advisors, who offer guidance, resources, and support for those eligible for co-op placements.
- Opportunities are competitive - employers make the final hiring decisions
- Students are not automatically placed into positions
Internships and co-ops vary in length:
- Internship: Up to 180 hours of practical experience during a term
- Co-op: At least 420 hours of work experience in one term
Co-op Experiences Add Up
In the 2024 Fall, 2025 Winter, and 2025 Spring academic terms:
Eligible students secured a co-op opportunity during their program
Industry partners across Canada and beyond supported student co-op experiences
Average hourly wage earned by paid co-op student
Hear from our Community
“Working with Lambton College's co-op programs is always an honour, given the remarkable educational training quality and the college's commitment to promoting exceptional talent.”
Polyanalytik, Co-op Employer
“We gained a student who was eager and prepared to learn and we also gained a very capable team member who supported our research in many ways.”
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board, Co-op Employer
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