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 (WIL) experiences contributed to it. Starting with the 2024 graduating class, we expanded the survey to include internship and work experience students.

Here’s what our May and October 2025 co-op & WIL grads had to say:

  • 92% of recent co-op & WIL grad respondents were employed in their field of study.
  • 70% of recent co-op & WIL grads who are employed secured employment in their field of study within six months of graduation.
  • 100% of the grads secured related employment within one year of graduation.
  • Co-op & WIL grads are employed in all employment sectors – government, private, and not-for-profit.
  • 83% of the respondents work in Nova Scotia.
  • 92% of co-op & WIL grads said that the WIL program was effective or very effective in helping secure full-time employment after graduation.
  • 100% of co-op & WIL grads felt prepared for the workforce after completing the WIL program.
  • 92% of co-op & WIL grads said that they were satisfied or very satisfied with MSVU’s co-op or WIL program.
  • 100% of co-op & WIL grads felt the support from the MSVU Co-op & WIL Centre staff was effective or very effective.

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

“My co-op experience allowed me to enter the workforce with a year of industry experience under my belt which helped jumpstart my career. I truly believe that the co-op experience is invaluable and gives graduates a big advantage when it comes to the competitive job market.” Kerri Scheuermann, BPR, 2022

Blue Line

“The MSVU co-op program allowed me to translate coursework theory into tangible professional skills. Not only did I gain valuable professional work experience, I learned how to create a top-notch resume and strengthened my cover letter writing skills. The guidance and support offered by the MSVU co-op team is what propelled me toward success through each term!” Mackenzie Parker, BBA, 2021