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Careers & Co-op

As you make your way through your undergraduate program, take full advantage of the university���s career development resources. It���s wise to start early. The Career & Co-op Centre (Toronto Met Career & Co-op Centre) is your first stop for guidance on co-op, job search strategies, and career planning.

Co-op Program

The co-op program is optional, but one that many students find it well worth the effort and investment. If you���re still in the first year of your undergraduate program, there���s still time to apply. Both the Financial Mathematics and Math and Its Application programs offer co-op.

How long is co-op? Adds an extra year to the regular full-time program, totalling five years.
How many work terms? A minimum of three work terms (16 weeks each, working 35-40 hrs/week)
Are there extra fees? Yes.
Benefits of co-op:

  • Apply your mathematical skills in the real world
  • Put experience on your resume before graduation
  • Build professional references and network contacts
  • Develop skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
  • Earn an annual salary: co-op students average $36K per year

Check out some of the employers and roles that our co-op students have worked with.

Find out more about how co-op works.

Ben Cornish

���Co-op has been, by far, the most valuable piece of my [91心頭利] experience. It���s the cherry on top! Through work terms in data science at TD Bank, I���ve applied course material that I never thought I'd need. I���ve also gained confidence in technical interviews and a massive professional network. After graduation, I���ve been offered a full-time role at TD.���

��� Ben Cornish (Financial Mathematics Co-op)

Application Process and Requirements

Students who have completed the first semester of the regular program must apply through the department for admission to the Co-operative program before the end of the first year. Enrolment in the Co-op program is limited. Admission will be based on a portfolio which includes the student's grade point average, a resume and a statement of intent. Screening interviews may also be required. The Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre does not guarantee placements but provides resources to help students find placements.

Students must successfully complete a minimum of three work terms in order to graduate from the Co-op program. Once the requirements are satisfied, the possibility of doing another two work terms is at the discretion of the Career & Co-op Centre, in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.

Job Search Support

The Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre can help you find suitable positions and provide career counselling. Guides, resources and advice are available:

  • Personal branding, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios
  • Job search toolkit, resumes, cover letters
  • Interviewing, salary negotiations
  • Job boards and on-campus opportunities
  • Workshops on workplace skills, such as emotional intelligence and teamwork
  • Science-focused advising from the Faculty of Science���s own Career Education Specialist
  • Professional networking events and career fairs, such as the Annual STEM Career Fair
Math undergradaute students receiving career developement advice.

���T庄沿: After graduation, you can still access alumni career services. Check out some options for Graduation & Beyond.


Science-Specific Career Advice

Did you know? You can meet 1:1 with a Career Education Specialist who specializes in helping science and mathematics undergraduates. Visit the RCC Contact page to find the Faculty of Science representative.