Co-op & WIL Grad Survey Results

Since 2010, the Co-op & WIL Centre has conducted a graduate survey with co-op students to learn about their post-graduation success and how their work-integrated learning experiences contributed to it. Beginning with the 2024 graduating class, the survey was expanded to include internship and work experience students.

Here’s what our May and October 2024 co-op & WIL grads had to say:

  • 94% of recent co-op & WIL grad respondents were employed in their field of study
  • 93% of recent co-op & WIL grads who are employed secured employment in their field of study within six months of graduation
  • Co-op & WIL grads are employed in all employment sectors – government, private, and not-for-profit
  • 100% of co-op & WIL grads said that the program was effective in helping secure full-time employment after graduation
  • 100% of co-op & WIL grads felt prepared for the workforce after completing their work term(s)
  • 100% of co-op & WIL grads said that they were satisfied with the MSVU’s co-op & WIL program.

Grad Testimonials

Blue Line

“The co-op program truly set me up for success heading into the professional world post-graduation. This hands-on experience has allowed me to feel confident in my abilities to construct a cover letter, resume, and prepare for a job interview successfully.” Paighton Arseneault, BPR, 2020

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I got because of the co-op program at the Mount. It allowed me to work in my field for the entirety of the second half of my degree (due to being hired on part-time following each of my three placements) and I credit it with being able to secure not one but two job offers before even graduating.” Morgan Myshrall, BPR, 2019

Blue Line

“I learned more on the job in my first co-op than I did my entire degree. Overall it was amazing, practical and life changing. The staff are amazing, they knew me and knew what I was looking for. I would have been petrified to jump into the workforce without the priceless experience I gained from the program.” Della d’Entremont, BBA Class of 2017