July 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Tourism has long been the world’s largest service industry and the second largest industry overall. Despite the challenges introduced to the industry by the…
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June 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education For Karly Piercy, Mount BPR alumni and founder of Halifax-based vintage shop Florence’s Collection, entrepreneurship was always something at the back of her mind. “I’ve…
Since 1979, the Mount’s co-op employer partners have been fostering environments for students to develop professionally and personally. As a way to recognize these critical contributions, the Mount Co-op Employer of the Year Award was…
March 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education For over 40 years, Mount co-op students have contributed to the success of organizations in corporate, government and non-profit sectors across the country and internationally.…
February 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education If there are two things Professor Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie knows well, they’re the tourism industry and Mount Saint Vincent University’s role in it. Paulette first attended…
January 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Networking is an essential part of any job search. For students looking to secure summer 2021 co-ops, internships, or practicas through their own job search,…
December 2020 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Abbie Hodder had a mind for business and a will for advancement from a young age. Progressing through the aquatics ranks (a swim instructor, then…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how many organizations do business, including how they interview prospective employees. In the coming weeks, co-op students may find themselves completing interviews via online platforms such as Zoom and Skype.…
Well what an unexpected few months it has been! The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy has been widespread, and has certainly affected a number of our co-op employers and students. For…
Each year when job searches get underway, the Co-op Office hears from nervous students seeking advice on how to land the “perfect” work term. Perhaps they’re facing multiple job offers where one employer can give…