The program was developed with the cooperation of Canadian companies of all sizes and types, and with post-secondary institutions.
The program was designed to create partnerships with key sectors of the Canadian economy, such as the manufacturing sector.
Any company can take part in the program, whether large, small or medium-sized. The program is attractive to SMEs, however, since they have less money and resources and it can be more risky and expensive for them to hire students for co-op terms. Right now, companies of all sizes are taking part in the program, including SMEs.
One of our partners in the sector is responsible for recruiting the various companies from those sectors to participate.