Alternance Travail-Études (ATE)

Alternance travail-études (ATE)

The Alternance travail-études (ATE) Co-op Work Placement program is an excellent opportunity for students to confirm and clarify their career choice. It also allows students to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to an actual work context with a series of two paid summer work placements over the course of their studies.

 

The Co-op Work Placement Program is offered in 2 technical programs: Accounting and Management Technology and Computer Science Technology.

 

Students who successfully complete two Co-op (ATE) work placements will receive a note of participation on their official college transcript.

 

If you are interested in applying for the Alternance travail-études (ATE) Work placement program, and if your meet the eligibility requirements listed below, please contact the ATE Work Placement Coordinator.

General Eligibility Requirements for students in AMT and CST:

All students must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for a Co-op (ATE) work placement:

 

  • Be registered as a full-time student in the AMT or CST program at the time of application.
  • Meet specific eligibility requirements for each Co-op placement.
  • Maintain an average of 60% prior to the placement.
  • Be registered for full-time studies after the placement;
  • Pay the Co-op administration fee of $78.00 by April 30.
  • Be eligible to work in Canada*.

 

*International students should consult Canada Citizenship & Immigration and the Champlain-Lennoxville Registrar’s Office for more information. Please note that some positions may be open to Canadian citizens only.

First Year Work Placement (ATE) – Specific Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the general eligibility requirements noted above, students must meet the following specific requirements to be eligible for their first Co-op (ATE) work placement:

 

  • Be registered as a full-time student in the AMT or CST program.
  • Have successfully completed all first semester program-specific courses.
  • Attend any preparatory activities mandated by the College (including CV writing, etc.).
  • Have a 70% or higher average after their first semester.

 

Second Year Work Placement (ATE) – Specific Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the general eligibility requirements noted above, students must meet the following specific requirements to be eligible for their second Co-op (ATE) placement:

 

  • Have successfully completed all first, second, and third semester program-specific courses.
  • Be registered for full-time studies after the placement.
  • Attend any preparatory activities mandated by the College.
  • Have a cumulative average of 70% or higher after their third semester.
  • Have received an overall performance rating of average or better in their first Co-op placement.