Information for Employers

"Hiring a University of Winnipeg Co-op student is good for business!"  

There are many reasons that organizations hire UWinnipeg Co-op students. One reason is that it gives organizations the ability to professionally fill a temporary void during the busy summer months without a long-term commitment.  Co-op students are motivated, eager for hands-on experience and are able apply the skills they've learned in the classroom.  They're the latest pool of talented employees that gives organizations a head start in finding a perfect fit for their full-time hiring needs down the road.   

Seven reasons to hire a UWinnipeg Co-op Student:

1. Access to Top Talent: Employers gain early access to highly motivated, skilled, and knowledgeable students who are eager to apply their academic learning in a practical setting.
2. Flexible Workforce: Co-op students provide a flexible, short-term staffing solution that can help manage peak workloads, special projects, or temporary staff shortages.
3. Cost-Effective Recruitment: Employers can evaluate students' skills and fit with their organization during the work term, reducing hiring risks and costs for full-time positions.
4. Financial Incentives: Hiring co-op students may make employers eligible for tax credits, grants, or other funding programs designed to support student employment.
5. Fresh Perspectives: Students bring innovative ideas, current knowledge, and new approaches to problem-solving, directly from their academic training.
6. Tailored Skill Development: Employers can mentor and develop students' skills to align with their business needs, creating a more customized and effective workforce.
7. Hire from Anywhere: With the rise of remote work, employers no longer need a physical office space to hire UWinnipeg Co-op students. Whether your business is based in Winnipeg or elsewhere in Canada, our students can seamlessly integrate into your team virtually or in-person. 

View our brochure for a breakdown of our program and how to become involved.

Funding Options:

Between the Federal and Provincial governments, there are a variety of funding or tax credits available if your organization is eligible

Federal Student Work Placement Program

Employers apply through one of the delivery partners listed on the Federal Student Work Experience Program website. Employer can get:

• Up to $5,000 for every student you hire through the program
• Up to $7,000 for every student you hire that is in their first year or is from an under-represented group including women in STEM, persons with disabilities, newcomers and Indigenous students

*not available for international students

Manitoba Paid Work Experience Tax Credit

• The Co-op Students Hiring Incentive (COS-HI) is designed to provide work experience for students through co-operative education work placements.
• For tax years ending after 2015, employers who hire a student as part of a registered co-operative education program can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.

Suggested deadline dates to submit job postings:

Spring/Summer Work Term (May - August): April 1

Fall Work Term (Sept - Dec): August 1

Winter Work Term (Jan - Apr): November 1

Job postings can be submitted via the FBE Career Portal

Please click here for: A Job Posting Guideline