Accelerated Career Experience (ACE) internships

Are you a candidate for ACE?

• You must be registered in an undergraduate program in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science (GCS) or John Molson School of Business (JMSB)
• You must not already be a current member of the Institute for Co-operative Education
• You must have completed a minimum of 65 credits for Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science and 45 credits for John Molson School of Business (i.e. 2nd and 3rd year students)
• You must maintain the required cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 for the program
• You must be proficient in English. A working knowledge of French is an important asset.

Are you an international student?

• International students must obtain a valid Co-op Work Permit through Citizenship & Immigration Canada as soon as their internship is accepted and confirmed. For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.

• Students must consult the International Students Office with any questions.

Things to know

• The internships are paid, full-time positions with a minimum of 35 hours a week
• The duration of the internship can vary from 12 to 16 months, as determined by the employer
• All internships start in May at the beginning of the summer term
• There is a fee to participate in ACE. Find out more about the Institute’s fees
• Students must return to an academic term during which they are taking only academic credits after the internship term, the last semester at the university cannot be on an internship
• Not all students who apply will be accepted; this is a highly competitive process  
• If you have been selected by the employer, you will be contacted by email
• If you accept an offer and then renege, you will be withdrawn from the program.

Timeline for ACE positions in 2024-2025