UVic Social Sciences Co-op

**UPCOMING EVENT!!**

Would you like to help shape and update the Social Sciences Co-op Program?

Have you completed our mandatory prep course, gone on a work term or are working hard to secure a co-op job?

Join us on March 19th from 3:30-5:30pm to provide your perspectives, thoughts and rationale on how we can make this program better!

Sign up if you are interested. Due to the nature of this event, we ask that you only sign up if you can stay for the whole duration of the event. Spaces are limited, so we will confirm if you have been selected an we have enabled a waitlist for this event.

If you have dietary restrictions please email Amy, our Social Sciences Peer Facilitator at [email protected]

Calling all International Co Op Students!!

Join us for an invaluable Employer Panel designed to help students from international pathways to understand what Canadian employers look for - and how to navigate the workplace with confidence.

Register by using the QR code on through the LIM Co-op Portal!

Join ConnectAble: Peer support group & Co-op Guidance for Students with Lived Experience

Are you a UVic student who self-identifies as having a disability and/or mental health challenge?
ConnectAble is a peer-focused support program designed to help you navigate co-op job searching in a way that honours your lived experience. Through community connection, peer support, and personalized guidance, ConnectAble creates space for students to explore opportunities, build confidence, and feel supported every step of the way.

What is it about:

- You will join 6 sessions hosted by the Accessibility and Inclusion Co-op and Career coordinator held on Tuesdays 03 PM - 04 PM (no worries if you can not attend all sessions) in Elliot Building 161
- Attending all 6 sessions makes you eligible for extracurricular record on your transcript
- Participants that attend 4 sessions or more receive $10 per attended session (on your one-card)
- You will have fun, meet like minded peers and learn how to self-advocate in the workplace

OFFICE HOURS!

Need to get in contact with someone from the Social Sciences Co-op? Below are the dates, times, and forms of booking appointments to meet with our staff for all your co-op needs!

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Leverage your LinkedIn account and learn more about how to use it to find a co-op position!

Registration required on the Co-Op Portal, or at the link below!
https://learninginmotion.uvic.ca/entityRedirect.htm?eventId=8076

Excited to see you there!

Are you and active social sciences co-op student at UVic, looking to go on a work term this summer?
This workshop is for you ! 👇

Register here: https://learninginmotion.uvic.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=8075

Join us this Friday for an online information session by Parisa Pakzad about the Government of Canada's Student Recruitment Programs. Parisa will speak to exciting career opportunities in the federal public service, and will be joined by the Canadian Coast Guard, who will share insights into their Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) student program. Registration information is on the poster and included in the link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Meet the faces behind Social Sciences Co-op here at UVic!
Today’s spotlight is on Amy, our Peer Facilitator. She is available to support students by sharing co-op tips and offering peer-to-peer guidance based on her experience as a student in the co-op program!

Meet the faces behind Social Sciences Co-op here at UVic!
Today, we're spotlighting Linda, our wonderful Program Assistant! She is available to support students in all aspects of their co-op journey to make it successful!

Meet the faces behind Social Sciences Co-op here at UVic!
Next up is Natasha, our other amazing Co-op Coordinator who helps support students throughout their co-op journey!

Meet the faces behind Social Sciences Co-op here at UVic!
First up is Anaïs, one of our amazing Co-op Coordinators, and the first of our amazing people who make the Social Sciences Co-op program what it is! She supports students through each and every step of their co-op journey!

Welcome (back) to another exciting term with the Social Sciences Co-op!
Whether you're updating your resume, preparing for interviews, or looking for a job opportunities, we're here to support your success every step of the way!

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