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The Social Science Co-op Program team is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals. To view Western’s complete privacy policies and initiatives, refer to the privacy office website.
Personal information such as your name, address, and e-mail address will not be available to anyone beyond Social Science Co-op Program staff except when you take the initiative to apply to a job posting or submit your resume for viewing by participating employers.
The Social Science Co-op Program team will only use your personal information to facilitate your involvement in the work search and career development activities it offers as a part of its mandate.
If, at any time, you have questions about the accuracy, use, or privacy of your personal information you are encouraged to contact experience@uwo.ca
Many employers fund student placements partially or fully through the aid of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), and to qualify for this funding, employers require proof of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) eligibility from their interns.
Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada defines Work-Integrated Learning as “a form of curricular experiential learning that formally integrates a student’s academic studies with quality experiences within a workplace or practice setting”, and CEWIL further states that “WIL experiences include an engaged partnership of at least: an academic institution, a host organization, and a student.”
In the event that students secure employment that is funded through the Student Work Placement Program, they will only be able to receive proof of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) eligibility if they are formally enrolled in the Social Science Co-op Program and agree to execute on all of its deliverables. Enrollment is contingent upon program eligibility criteria and the timely submission of the co-op application (be it through Western Connect or Direct Match). Students who do not satisfy program requirements, or who do not submit their application by the applicable deadline will not be enrolled.
If you accept an employment offer (especially one with “internship” or “co-op” in the role description or title) it may be SWPP funded. If the role depends on this governmental aid, you will need to enroll in the Social Science Co-op Program to ensure that your employer can hire you and properly renumerate you for your work.