Co-op Connect 2026

CO-OP CONNECT 2026

Get Ahead with Co-op Connect!

 

 Join us for Co-op Connect, an event hosted by the KPU Career Development Centre and sponsored in part by the KPU Alumni Association. Spend an evening with KPU alumni who review applications and make hiring decisions. You will leave knowing what employers look for and how to stand out as a Co-op student.

 

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Please Join Us!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:00 - 8:00 PM

KPU Surrey Conference Centre

FREE AND EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR CO-OP STUDENTS!


Event Registration

CO-OP STUDENT REGISTRATION

Registration for Co-op Connect 2026 is on a first-come, first-served basis and is open to current Co-op students. Space is limited. If you're unable to attend, please inform our team promptly so that your spot can be offered to another student.

STUDENT REGISTRATION

CO-OP ALUMNI REGISTRATION

Registration for Co-op Connect 2026 is exclusively for Co-op Alumni. Your presence is crucial as current co-op students greatly value the opportunity to learn from your experiences. We kindly request that you inform our team promptly if you are unable to attend, allowing us to extend the opportunity to another alum.

ALUMNI REGISTRATION

At Co-op Connect, you’ll: 

  • Hear what employers really look for. A guest presentation covers interview do's and don'ts from a hiring perspective.
  • Join Career Conversations with alumni. Sit down in a small group with alumni to talk about their career journeys, their industries and how they found their way in.
  • Meet people who hire. Many of our alumni work in HR and talent acquisition, and their advice applies to every program.
  • Build your LinkedIn presence. Pick up quick, practical tips in a short LinkedIn workshop.
  • Learn in a supportive space. Ask questions and make connections with graduates who have been where you are and want to see you succeed.
  • Win prizes. Prizes include $250 tuition waivers.

 Register now!


  • The event is free, and light snacks, appetizers and refreshments are provided.
  • Dress code is business professional (Dress Sharp!)
  • Registration is first-come, first-served.
  • If you register and can no longer attend, email co-op@kpu.ca so we can offer your spot to another student.

Event Map

KPU SURREY CEDAR - CONFERENCE CENTRE | CEDAR 1205

LOCATION MAP 

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Questions?

For any questions regarding the Co-op Connect 2026 event:

Co-op students - please contact the Co-op office at co-op@kpu.ca or 604-599-2465

Co-op alumni - please contact the Employer Relations team at employer-relations@kpu.ca or 604-599-2465


 

Most of the alumni attending are KPU Co-op grads, so they know exactly what your search feels like:

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Ryan Chandra

Founder, PeopleWise Solutions Ltd.

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Nabihah Buksh

Senior Manager, CPA, Crowe MacKay LLP

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Sonia Sharma

Human Resources Generalist, PCPA (pan-canadian pharmaceutical alliance)

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Sheri Sandhu

Talent Acquisition Lead, FortisBC

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Jas Dulay

Talent Acquisition, FortisBC

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Deepika Bombhi

Senior Talent Acquisition, ICBC

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Koushik Komal

Employee Mapping & Governance Lead. PHSA

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Sonia Huang

Director, Talent Management (HRBP), Aritzia

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Ieda Del Bianco

Director of Operations, Van Belle Nursery

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Joe Muyco

Assistant Controller, Enterprise Mobility

Log in to Career Connection and open the Resources Library for interview, networking and LinkedIn resources.

 

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Neworking and LinkedIn Webinar

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Your Professional Brand

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Connect, Network and Shine on LinkedIn

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5 Easy Steps on How to Network

 

A Look Back at 2025 KPU Co-op Connect

 

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collage of event photos from 2025