The Co-op Workplace Simulation

Join Velocity for an engaging simulation where your mission isn’t to fix a problem—it’s to understand it. Show your employer how you can go from Excellent to Outstanding and gain the skills you need to win part of the $7,250 available through the Velocity Co-op Problem Awards.

In this unique experience, you'll meet AI-powered coworkers, ask them questions, listen to their stories, and piece together the hidden challenges shaping your workplace. Learn to ask sharper questions, gather real insights, and level up how you think on the job.

Challenge yourself this summer and set the stage to make a meaningful impact during your co-op by attending this workshop. This event empowers you to tackle real-world problems, no matter your field of study.

Upcoming session:

• Wednesday, July 23, 5:30-7:30 PM - Dana Porter Library (DP) Learning Lab, room 323 - Register
  
  • We recommend you join this session if you have a co-op term coming up in Fall 2025.

Why show up?

• Real-World Skills: Experience a workplace simulation to test and refine your problem-solving abilities.
• AI Advantage: Use AI tools for research and analysis, gaining a competitive edge.
• Stand Out: Learn to present solutions effectively, showcasing your initiative.
• Network: Connect with peers and expand your professional circle.
• Expert Coaching: Get exclusive coaching from Velocity staff to boost your entrepreneurial skills.
• Immediate Impact: Gain skills you can immediately apply to your co-op or future roles and use them to enter the Velocity Co-op Problem Award.

Co-op Problem Award

$7,250 in Tuition Scholarships are available through the Velocity Co-op Problem Award.

Apply your problem-finding skills during your co-op term and submit your analysis for the Velocity Co-op Problem Award, which are awarded at the annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards (next ceremony in 2026). A first prize of $1,500, second prize of $750 and up to 10 x $500 scholarships are available for the best problem analysis relevant to the co-op employer or their industry. Prize money will be applied to the tuition of the winning students.

How to enter:

• Attend the Co-op Workplace Simulation event.
• Apply your knowledge during your co-op.
• Submit your workplace analysis.

Award details:

• Provided by Velocity in collaboration with Co-operative and Experiential Education.
• Criteria: Best analysis of a significant problem relevant to a co-op employer or their industry.
• Winners are selected by Velocity.

Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Check the website for exact dates.
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The Co-op Problem Award is open to students from all faculties. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stand out, solve real-world problems and supercharge your co-op experience!

Eligibility

Co-op students with an interest in conducting analysis of a problem that is of strategic or systemic importance to one of their co-op employers

Level:

Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four

Program

Open to any program. The deadline will normally be about six weeks from the beginning of each semester – see the website for the actual deadline.

Contact

Please contact Co-operative Education for full details about this award opportunity.

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