For the employer

Employers gain a great deal from taking part in Co-op programs. Here are some of the benefits:

• Co-op programs are an effective recruitment method;
• they increase productivity at a minimal cost;
• they reduce the workload of other staff members;
• the students are highly motivated, bilingual, and have a new vision to share;
• the program makes an important contribution to society;
• students can carry out projects, studies and research;
• employers establish links with the Université de Moncton.

For the student

According to CEWIL Canada, co-operative education offers important benefits to the student. Students:

• gain a better understand the workplace environment;
• acquire relevant professional experience;
• have an opportunity to determine the direction of their future career;
• develop maturity and a sense of responsibility;
• create a network;
• strengthen their c.v. and portfolio;
• gain experience and improve their chances of finding employment after graduating;
• develop a positive and professional attitude;
• develop a good work ethic.

For the Université de Moncton

• Co-operative education programs enable the Université de Moncton to:
• develop and maintain close links with its partners;
• maintain links between training, actual needs, and theoretical knowledge;
• track the evolution of the work force and adapt to it;
• build bridges from the academic world to "real life";
• better understand and serve its student population.