Co-operative education

Real world experiences

You have the option of gaining insurance industry experience with two Co-operative Education work terms. The eight months of paid work will increase your understanding of the business world and help you develop a personal network to launch your career. Be prepared to receive an entry-level salary in jobs that can include:

• broker trainee
• customer service representative
• claims trainee
• personal lines date entry clerk
• underwriter trainee

What employers are saying

“I am continually impressed with the solid foundation students receive at Mount Royal. They come in and are able to hit the ground running. They provide excellent work, and have outstanding team skills and a real can-do attitude. We are pleased to be an ongoing supporter of this program and its students.”

— Mark Roberton,
risk manager, Nexen Inc.

“The students are mentally prepared to do work in the insurance field and you can tell they view it as a career and not just another job. We have gone on to hire some.”

— Leah Strader-Goled,
commercial underwriting supervisor, Cooperators General Insurance Company

“Mount Royal students have a good basic understanding of insurance when they start and are able to put their knowledge to practical use quickly. I would highly recommend hiring Mount Royal students."

— Jan Carrick,
unit claims manager, ING Insurance

If you would like to learn more about the Co-operative Education option, visit Career Services for Students.

If you are an employer considering hiring a student for a paid work term, visit Career Services for Employers for more information.

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