October 2021 Written by: Lisa MacNeil, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education BPR Grad, Katie Feltmate is passionate about mentoring co-op students and providing them with meaningful learning experiences. As the Communications Manager with Construction Safety Nova…
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September 2021 Written by: Raina Debrouwer and Lisa MacNeil, Co-operative Education Growing up, Shannon Paquette had always thought she would become a dentist. “That was my dream, I thought. I don’t know if it was…
August 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Before you know it, your work term will be drawing to a close. While this realization may have you scrambling to finish up projects or…
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…
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…