The Chamber Annual Directory 2013/2014

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Finance & Insurance

88% of Chamber employers hiring from Camosun and UVic’s co-op programs rated their experiences with co-op students as good or excellent.

Top five reasons for hiring our co-op students:

56% 54% 53% 47% 46%

Students bring new perspectives, ideas and skills. It’s a cost-effective way to “test-drive” potential employees. Co-op students are highly motivated and productive. Students are a good fit to work on short-term projects. It’s the right thing to do — it’s my responsibility to society.

Work terms start in January, May and September. Learn more about how co-op students can help your business today.

www.camosun.ca/cese 250.370.4410

www.uvic.ca/hireacoop 250.721.7628

Data from March 2013 survey of Chamber businesses by UVic MBA students: Aligning Co-operative Education Programs with the Human Resources Needs of Small Business

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