{"id":1503,"date":"2024-10-17T15:48:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T20:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/?page_id=1503"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:53:22","slug":"returning-co-op-student-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/returning-co-op-student-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning Co-op Students Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"569\">Continue Your Co-op Journey with Confidence<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"643\">Are you ready to return to the BU Co-op Program for another work term?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"874\">We\u2019re thrilled to see you continue your professional journey with BU Co-op! This is your opportunity to build on what you\u2019ve already learned, strengthen your career goals, and gain even more meaningful experience in your field.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1030\">Below, you\u2019ll find everything you need to <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"951\">confirm your intent to return<\/strong>, share your current career goals, and prepare for your next Co-op work term.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2773\">What to Expect as a Returning Student<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2833\">In the <strong data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2801\">Winter 2026 term<\/strong>, returning Co-op students will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2937\">Dedicate <strong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2867\">1\u20133 hours per week<\/strong> to completing online modules and participating in their job search.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2997\">Attend <strong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2967\">two 1:1 meetings<\/strong> with the Co-op Coordinator.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3086\">Participate in at least <strong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3063\">two of four Co-op Mentorship Events<\/strong> throughout the term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3130\">For the <strong data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3121\">Summer 2026 work term<\/strong>, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3216\">Secure a <strong data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3170\">full-time, paid position<\/strong> (minimum 420 hours) between May and August.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3296\">Register for the appropriate Co-op Work Term course and pay the course fee.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3385\">Avoid enrolling in other BU courses or taking extended vacations during this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3436\">Upcoming Professional Development Events<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3550\">Returning students are encouraged to take part in Co-op events that strengthen skills and industry connections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3614\"><strong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3584\">Co-op Kick-off Celebration<\/strong> \u2014 Thursday, January 8, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3670\"><strong data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3639\">Mentorship Event I<\/strong> \u2014 Thursday, January 22, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3727\"><strong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3696\">Mentorship Event II<\/strong> \u2014 Thursday, February 5, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3786\"><strong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3754\">Mentorship Event III<\/strong> \u2014 Thursday, February 19, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3840\"><strong data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3812\">Mentorship Event IV<\/strong> \u2014 Thursday, March 5, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3901\"><strong data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3873\">Co-op Welcome Back Breakfast &amp; Celebration<\/strong> \u2014 Tuesday, September 8, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4000\"><em data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4000\">Note: Returning students are expected to attend a minimum of two of the four mentorship events.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4892\">For questions or support, contact:<br data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4788\" \/><strong data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4820\">Cora Dupuis, M.Ed. 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