Accessing the uWaterloo Talent Pool: an overview of the largest co-op program in Canada
Overview
Are you looking for extra support to move your business forward? With 120+ co-op programs and over 8,000 students available to work every term, the University of Waterloo can support all your talent needs. Join this session to learn expert tips on co-op recruiting best practices, how to navigate the hiring process like a pro and how the Waterloo co-op team can support you.
The University of Waterloo is home to the world’s largest co-op program, mobilizing 23,000+ of Canada’s brightest university students from over 120 co-op programs each year (8,000+ each term) into the workforce. They are the go-to experts when it comes to learning how to attract, recruit and retain the next generation of talent. Waterloo students are drawn to innovation, new experiences and making a difference. For over 60 years, employers from around the corner and around the world have been working with Waterloo’s dedicated staff team to find the right talent for their business.
Where
ZoomSpeakers
Emily Burgess
Business Developer
University of Waterloo
Andy Yan
Associate
Waratah Capital Advisors
Patrycja Wnuk
Senior Associate
Espresso Capital
James Burron
Co-Founder & President
CAASA
Emily Burgess
Business Developer
University of Waterloo
Emily Burgess is a Business Developer for the University of Waterloo’s co-op program. She specializes in helping small businesses and start-ups access student talent. She manages relationships with provincial and national associations running marketing campaigns to promote student hiring. Emily is a Waterloo graduate from the Arts and Business program.
Andy Yan
Associate
Waratah Capital Advisors
Andy joined Waratah Capital Advisors in February 2019. He is responsible for the account management of high-net worth individuals and advisory clients. Andy is registered as a Dealing Representative.
Prior to joining Waratah, Andy was an Associate at a large alternative asset management firm where he managed some of the firm’s key ultra-high net worth accounts. As part of the asset management team, Andy was responsible for portfolio construction, asset allocation, manager selection, tax and client services.
Andy graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Mathematics and is a CFA Charter holder. Andy has also completed the Canadian Securities Course.
Patrycja Wnuk
Senior Associate
Espresso Capital
Patrycja Wnuk is a Senior Associate on the finance and operations team at Espresso Capital. In that role, she is focused on the firm’s fund operations, investor relations, and corporate finance efforts. Prior to joining Espresso, Patrycja was a Senior Accountant at KPMG in the Financial Institutions Audit practice as well as an Analyst in the company’s Corporate Finance group.
Members of CAASA
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Non-Members of CAASA
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