Tourism Diploma Co-operative Education
Recent Co-op Partners in Learning
- Tourism Powell River
- Tourism Tofino
- Nanaimo Economic Development Centre
- Living Forest Oceanside Campground
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Second Beach Concession Stanley Park
- Vancouver Island Exhibition
- FlyOver Canada
- Poets Cove Resort and Spa
- Harrison Hot Springs
- Manning Park Resort
- Saudi Commission for Tourism &National Heritage
- BC Forest Discovery Centre
- Cowichan Visitor Centre
- Hotel Barceló Illetas Albatros
- Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre
- Fort Steele Camp Ground
- Sea Legs Kayaking
- Painted Turtle Guest House
- Norre Dame Kobe
Many more ...
Benefits of Hiring a VIU Student
It is generally recognized that students benefit from co-ops, but what are the benefits to the Partners in Learning?
VIU students contribute in a variety of ways;
- They are an ideal source of employees to fill seasonal requirements, staff leaves or for short-term projects.
- They can often bring a unique skill set, interest and perceptive to a project that may not be evident in current employees.
- They can alleviate future recruitment challenges, reducing potential hiring, on-boarding and training costs.
- They can facilitate a bridge between the employer and VIU, and subsequently the employer can offer valuable feedback regarding course curricula and content.
- They provide the employer, the opportunity to mentor a bright and enthusiastic student, and potentially take part in the training of a future colleague.
- They bring fresh and enthusiastic ideas to the organization and can positively influence staff morale.
- Employers can improve their community image and therefore increasing and improving the organizations profile with the public.
Adapted from; The Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (2016) and Work Experience: What’s in it for Employers? (2010).
Posting a Position
Employers are encouraged to post any co-op or job positions through the CareerVIU Work-Integrated Learning portal.