High School Co-op

Western Engineering offers placements for high school students looking to complete their co-op credit within the Faculty of Engineering. These placements are offered over the fall (September to January) and winter (February to June) terms only. Students must be enrolled in a co-op program at their high schoool during the term they are applying for. All placements are in-person and on campus.  

How does it work?

Eligible high school students can apply for potential co-op placements. We will assess applications on a rolling basis and will contact successful applicants as they are matched with an Engineering professor. 

Please be advised that we have limited co-op placements available each term and submitting an application does not gaurentee a placement within our program. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as they are able to as we assess applications on a rolling basis and a "first come, first serve" process.  

Once the co-op is approved, the co-op student is put in contact with the associated engineering department and is provided with all the necessary paperwork and training to start the co-op.

Our Outreach department checks in with our co-op students at the half-way point of the co-op placement to ensure that everything is going well.

How do I apply for a co-op?coop_small

Semester 2 co-op applications are PAUSED!

We are currently placing applicants and have paused new applications from being submitted until the new year. Please check back in 2025!

Click here to access the online application. 

Be ready to submit the following documents with your application: Resume, Official Transcript, Letter of Intent (500 words max), and a Volunteer Information Form. 

When are applications due?

Applications close January 10, 2024.

Applicants will be contacted as they are matched with a professor and matches should be completed by January 17.

Please note: the application portal may close sooner than the intended date if all spots are filled. 

What if I have questions about co-op?

Please direct any of your concerns, comments or inquiries to the discover@uwo.ca or 519-661-2111 ext. 88826.