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.
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.
Why Attend Co-op Connect
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!
What to know
- 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.
Meet your Alumni
Most of the alumni attending are KPU Co-op grads, so they know exactly what your search feels like:
Ryan Chandra
Founder, PeopleWise Solutions Ltd.
Nabihah Buksh
Senior Manager, CPA, Crowe MacKay LLP
Sonia Sharma
Human Resources Generalist, PCPA (pan-canadian pharmaceutical alliance)
Sheri Sandhu
Talent Acquisition Lead, FortisBC
Jas Dulay
Talent Acquisition, FortisBC
Deepika Bombhi
Senior Talent Acquisition, ICBC
Koushik Komal
Employee Mapping & Governance Lead. PHSA
Sonia Huang
Director, Talent Management (HRBP), Aritzia
Ieda Del Bianco
Director of Operations, Van Belle Nursery
Joe Muyco
Assistant Controller, Enterprise Mobility
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