Velocity Co-op Innovation Challenge

Ready to boost your problem-solving skills and adopt an innovative mindset? Join us at the Co-op Innovation Challenge, brought to you by Velocity and Co-operative Education. This hands-on event is open to all students from any faculty or program with a co-op component.

Challenge yourself on Tuesday, March 4, and set the stage to make a meaningful impact during your upcoming co-op term or summer job. This event is designed to empower you to tackle real-world problems, no matter your field of study.

Why join?

• Meet new friends: Connect with like-minded peers from diverse backgrounds.
• Exclusive coaching: Access virtual 1-on-1 coaching and lunch-and-learns with Velocity advisors to gain more entrepreneurial skills during the summer term.
• Stand out: Apply your skills and submit an application to our Co-op Problem Award for a chance to win a tuition scholarship.

No matter which faculty you’re in, this challenge is for you! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stand out, solve real-world problems, and supercharge your co-op or summer job experience.

Prizes

• Up to 10 x $500 prizes for submitting a Velocity Co-op Problem Award

Register now and take the first step towards an unforgettable co-op experience!

What is the Co-op problem award?

Velocity and Co-operative Education are pleased to offer students the opportunity to win a tuition scholarship of $500. The Velocity Co-op Problem Award is awarded for the best analysis of a significant problem relevant to a co-op employer or the employer’s industry. The award is provided by Velocity. Winners are selected at the sole discretion of Velocity, which reserves the right to withhold the award if submissions do not meet the required standards. The deadline is typically about six weeks from the beginning of each semester – see the website for the actual deadline.

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.