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69´«Ã½celebrates National Co-op Week March 18–22

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69´«Ã½kicked off National Co-operative Education Week today with the signing of an official proclamation by PEI's Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. National co-op week (March 18-22) is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Canadian co-op students.

The 69´«Ã½Co-operative Education program will celebrate the national week by recognizing student work term accomplishments during its annual co-op awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 20. 'Co-op Student of the Year' awards in business, physics, and computer science as well as 'Employer Recognition' awards will be presented. Winners of the 'Co-op Student of the Year' awards demonstrate high academic achievement, a valued contribution to their employer and community, and exemplary personal and professional development.

'The 69´«Ã½co-op program motivates students and encourages them to take a positive step beyond their comfort level,' said Lisa Hoskins, UPEI's national co-op week coordinator.'It allows students to take initiative to develop a prosperous career path. It also progresses learning, maturity, and ambition while easing the transition from university to the workplace.'

69´«Ã½is among 130 colleges and universities across Canada that are actively involved in developing their students into workplace professionals through co-operative education. UPEI's co-operative education program fosters next generation leaders and gives students the opportunity to push themselves, while at the same time giving back to the local community. Through real-life experience and guidance from employers and co-op coordinators, students gain valuable knowledge and skills that will be used throughout their career upon graduation.

For more information on UPEI's co-op program, visit upei.ca/co-op or email co-op@upei.ca. For more information on the CAFCE's National Co-op Week, visit

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