Ted Rogers School announces 2026 Top Co-op Employer Awards winners
The Ted Rogers Co-op program announced the winners of its third annual Top Co-op Employer Awards, which recognizes organizations that have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional, career-defining opportunities for our students.
These awards, presented by the Ted Rogers School of Management, are determined based on student work term evaluations and insights from the school's employer partnership team. This year, the 2026 Top Co-op Employer Awards will be presented to 38 companies in three categories, with employers across multiple industries from major banks, government agencies and consumer packaged goods brands to not-for-profits and retail brands. View the full list of recipients.
“Experiential learning is essential to the unique education students receive at the Ted Rogers School,” says Cynthia Holmes, Dean of the Ted Rogers School. “We offer one of the largest business co-op programs in Canada, and our employer-partners have a key role in helping our students graduate career-ready.”
“The annual Top Co-op Employer Awards are our way of celebrating the companies that are shaping tomorrow's leaders,” she adds. “We are immensely grateful for their partnership and the valuable, hands-on work experience they provide."
Winning employers of this year’s Top-Cop Employer Awards are invited to send two representatives to join our Industry Appreciation Gala in Spring 2027. They also receive a digital badge recognizing their company’s achievement.
The Ted Rogers School is home to Canada’s largest business co-operative education program with 4,500 active student participants. Designed in collaboration with industry leaders, the program ensures students are equipped with the skills to meet the changing needs of today’s business world.
On average, students who participate in the Ted Rogers Co-op program earn nearly $59,000 over the course of 16 months of work. In the past nine years, the program has, through its employers, helped students earn $200 million.
If you are interested in hiring Ted Rogers School Co-op students at your organization, please visit our website to find out more.