Career skills at the University of Alberta
The U of A is a leading Canadian university for getting students career ready. With first-class career support during and after your studies, you can go on to become a world-changer yourself! Learn more about how the University supports the growth of your professional skills.
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During your degree
While you study at the U of A, you’ll have access to on-demand career-support resources and services. The university’s Career Centre provides all the tools you may need to embark on your dream career!
Starting in your second year, you can also get hands-on, paid work experience in your areas of interest through the U of A’s Co-op program.
While you’re a U of A student, you’ll benefit from:
Earn money while you learn
The U of A allows you to combine paid work with your studies. Through Co-op, you’ll get to test out different career options, apply classroom knowledge in real-world situations, build transferable skills, and make important industry connections — all while earning an average salary of CAD$3,600 per month!
Learn more about Co-op
Co-op at the University of Alberta
Work on or off campus while studying
Alongside gaining work experience through the U of A’s Co-op program, you could also work on campus during the academic year. This is a great way to fund living expenses and get professional experience before graduating. There are all kinds of part-time on-campus jobs available, such as Events Coordinator or Peer Advisor, so you’ll be able to find something that suits you!
In Canada, students also have the option to work off campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Join a vibrant future-focused community
At the University of Alberta, you learn career skills and get networking opportunities that help you become a world-changer after you graduate!
Your guide to Work Integrated Learning at the University of Alberta
Learn more about what it’s like to participate in Work Integrated Learning, also known as the Co-op program, at the University of Alberta.
Top 3 reasons to participate in co-op
- Add real-world work experience to your résumé
- Build professional connections and networks
- Earn an average of CAD$57,600 over 16 months
Top 100 in the world
for graduate employment (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)
97% of alumni
employed or self-employed within five years of graduating
75,000+ profit and non-profit companies
founded by U of A alumni
CAD$250B annual revenue
generated by alumni-founded companies
922,000 jobs
supported annually by alumni-founded companies
71% of graduates
working for organizations located within Alberta
After graduation
Once you’ve graduated with a degree and gained a range of career skills, you can start making an impact in your chosen industry. Even after you’ve graduated, the U of A can help you in several ways. The university can provide you with:
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