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 & Conference Centre Fort Steele Camp Ground Sea Legs Kayaking Painted Turtle Guest House Norre Dame Kobe And many more ... |
Benefits of Hiring a VIU Student
Benefits of hiring a VIU co-op 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 website.