MDS Aero Support Corporation is Carleton University’s Co-operative Education Employer of the Year.
The Canadian aerospace company headquartered in Ottawa specializes in design and construction of full-scale turbine engine test facilities for aerospace, industrial and marine applications.
Carleton University co-op students were asked to nominate an employer that contributed to their professional growth. Aerospace engineering student Jeff MacDougall-Clumpus didn’t hesitate to cite his employer.
In his letter of support, MacDougall-Clumpus wrote: “MDS fosters exceptional experiences for their co-op students because they spend the money, time and resources to provide in-depth training and mentoring opportunities for their students.”
MacDougall-Clumpus was surprised at the level of activities to which he was entrusted by his supervisor, Joe Hajjar. The second-year student had the opportunity to lead projects with clients and travel internationally to meet with them, as well as to work on classified projects.
“I would highly recommend MDS to other co-op students who are looking for a work placement where they will experience not only academic growth but also a great deal of career and personal growth as well.”
“Incorporating co-op students into our projects and daily work is a natural choice for us,’’ said Haijar. “Carleton University engineering students have brought an energy and enthusiasm into our workplace that we value. It’s even more rewarding when we are able to hire these co-op students after graduation. Carleton’s co-op program is a partnership we have enjoyed and will continue to support for many years to come.”
MDS has hired Carleton University’s co-op students for nearly 15 years.
