Feature Story: 7 ways the Co-op Program helps students to get jobs, get experience, and get paid!

Abstract

Abdul Ikweiri is a third-year finance student in the Paul J. Hill School of Business who keeps busy with his classes, volunteering in the community, and as a member of the Hill Business Students’ Society.

To help pay for his education and living expenses, Abdul has worked a number of different jobs. To advance his career, Abdul joined the U of R’s Co-op Program and landed a position as a Junior Auditor with the Ministry of Finance.

We caught up with Abdul who just finished his work-from-home Co-op term to chat about his experience and why joining the Co-op Program was a great choice.