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.
���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
���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.