Work-Ready Graduates: The Role of Co-op Programs in Labour Market Success

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Page Title:Work-Ready Graduates: The Role of Co-op Programs in Labour Market Success – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title:Work-Ready Graduates: The Role of Co-op Programs in Labour Market Success
URL:https://cdhowe.org/publication/work-ready-graduates-role-co-op-programs-labour-market-success/
Published Date:January 14, 2020
Accessed Date:February 12, 2025

January 14, 2020 – Participating in school/work co-op programs is linked to higher incomes and a higher likelihood of success in the labour market after graduation, but some get more benefits than others, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute.

In “Work-Ready Graduates: The Role of Co-op Programs in Labour Market Success,” author Rosalie Wyonch shows how the effect of participating in a co-op program differs for certain groups, including women, visible minorities and immigrants.

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