Co-op Internship Program

A perfect balance of academic skills and industry experience

The UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) is a professional work-integrated learning opportunity for University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) students enrolled in specific programs of study.

When you participate in this program, you'll receive professional development and work readiness support before and during your work experience.

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What departments participate in this program?

The UTMCIP is currently available in participating programs offered by the following academic units:

Department of Biology
Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences
Department of Economics
Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences
Department of Management
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

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Key program features

Complete mandatory "work-readiness modules", followed by a 12 or 16-month paid work experience.
The time to degree completion is typically 5 years.
Graduate with an acknowledgement on your transcript.

Paid Work Experience

You'll receive a competitive salary for the duration of your work experience, as determined by the employer.

Students in co-op internship programs earn a higher salary after graduation compared to students without co-op internship experience.

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Professional Development Support

You'll have access to a portal to search for opportunities, along with dedicated staff to support you throughout the program. You'll also receive workplace readiness and job search guidance.

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Flexible Work Term

You have the option to choose between a 12 or 16-month paid work experience

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Build Your Career Network

You can network with top employers and expand your connections within a given industry/field. You'll also have access to exclusive networking events.

Graduate with a Professional Advantage

You'll gain an understanding of the hiring process and work experience to help clarify your future goals. Also, employers may wish to rehire students after graduation.