Natasha Rego, Business Administration Co-op Student
"Career Central was fundamental in my job search and it introduced me something new."
Spencer Kaspick, Selkirk Student & Team Member at Teck Trail
"Thanks to the Co-op Program I reached my goal and was hired by Teck on a summer student posting."
Genevieve Thibault, School of Environment & Geomatics
"I put into practice everything I learned at Selkirk College in my co-op placement."
David Greaves, GIS Co-op Student
"This was a great experience, rich with skill development and industry networking."
Aaron Reid, Selkirk College Alumni, employer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources
“Selkirk College gave me a good introduction to wildlife biology and the field skills I needed on the job.”

Co-op Education & Employment Services (CEES)

Personalized Pathways to build meaningful careers... Co-op Education & Employment Services is an employment centre that offers customized and personal service for Selkirk College students, alumni and faculty as well as local and non-local employers.

Students

We bolster work readiness skills of ALL Selkirk College students through work readiness training, career education, and work experience and/or Co-op Education opportunities. Learn more

Employers

We connect employers to the education process and offering a variety of recruitment services options. Learn more

Graduates

We assist graduates in their search for meaningful employment. Learn more

Faculty

We provide workshops and other services that compliment the student's academic experience. Learn more

"Do what you love and love what you do"

Meet our Team

Jessica Adrain, Advisor

Co-op Education and Employment Services

Phone: 250-365-1258

Email: jadrain@selkirk.ca

Celina Duarte, Faculty Assistant

Co-op Education and Employment Services

Phone: 250-365-7292 ext. 21406

Email: cduarte@selkirk.ca

Tamara Childs, Faculty Assistant

Co-op Education and Employment Services

Phone: 250-365-1239

Email: tchilds@selkirk.ca

Olga Sherstobitoff, CareerCentral Administrator

Co-op Education and Employment Services

Phone: 250-365-1426

Email: osherstobitoff@selkirk.ca

In the News

Employers Enthusiastic About Selkirk College Co-op Students

Partnering with Co-op Education & Employment Services to hire a co-op student from Selkirk College brings countless paybacks to employers throughout the province. Selkirk College co-op students are fresh out of the classroom, immediately productive and bring an enthusiasm and cutting-edge industry know-how to the workplace.

Selkirk College Partners with Celgar for BE SEEN Campaign

In an effort to avoid tragedy and make Castlegar's streets safer for everyone, Celgar has launched a fantastic campaign that has received great response so far and continues to build steam.

Celebrating Co-op Education Week across Canada - Selkirk College Co-op Connects Students

Selkirk College joins in the Canada-wide celebration of Co-op Education Week. Co-op Education has been an integral part of enriching students' post secondary education at Selkirk College for more than 25 years. Each year over 300 students from six programs take part in the paid work experience that has them honing their learned skills and making valuable work connections.

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"Career Central was fundamental in my job search and it introduced me something new."

"Thanks to the Co-op Program I reached my goal and was hired by Teck on a summer student posting."

"I put into practice everything I learned at Selkirk College in my co-op placement."

"This was a great experience, rich with skill development and industry networking."

“Selkirk College gave me a good introduction to wildlife biology and the field skills I needed on the job.”

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