About Us - Co-op Work Term and Professional Development

The Université de Sherbrooke was the first institution in Quebec to introduce the cooperative system in its programs in 1966. Since then, she has been a true leader in this field, which greatly contributes to her experience, the quality of her services and her reputation.

The cooperative system at the Université de Sherbrooke is an invaluable training method for gradually integrating young university students into an increasingly demanding labour market.

Each year, nearly 5,000 co-op placements are done in a thousand organizations of all kinds in Quebec, Canada and even elsewhere in the world.

As a result, the Université de Sherbrooke ranks second in Canada, and among the top 10 higher education institutions in North America for the importance of its system.

Our mission

Create strong and innovative connections between the student community, employers and faculties to provide impactful work experiences that will contribute to everyone’s development.

Our values

[Translate to English:] L'équipe humaine

Human team

Attentive to the needs of students and employers, our team offers a personalized and human approach.

Innovation

Different and innovative, our support and internships offer opportunities for students who want to build a better future, now.

Engagement

The professionals of the Internship and Professional Development Department are at the service of students and employers throughout the school career. They offer the best possible learning experiences to start or propel the career.

Excellence

There are many positive experiences for students and employers. By building on these successes, we are promoting the Internship and Professional Development Department and the Université de Sherbrooke.