FIST Co-op Program

FIST is one of the few Gender Studies programs in Canada that offers paid co-op work experience as part of your degree.

Get Paid While Gaining Real-World Experience!

The Feminist Institute of Social Transformation (FIST) at Carleton University now offers a Co-op opportunity designed for students interested in social justice, gender equity, research, and community engagement, bridging classroom learning with meaningful, real-world experience, while getting paid!

Co-op Education Benefits:

• Practical Experience
• Networking across sectors
• Paid work terms averaging $22/hour
• Reduce student debt
• Transferable professional skills and competencies

Why Join the FIST Co-op?

• Apply your learning beyond the classroom

• Gain hands-on experience in feminist research & programming

• Work alongside faculty, staff, and community partners

• Develop skills for careers in advocacy, policy, education, and the non-profit sector

• Earn paid work experience while you study

The Carleton Co-op Advantage

Co-operative Education integrates academic learning with applied, hands-on experience. Students alternate between study terms at Carleton and paid work placements lasting four, eight, twelve, or sixteen months.

Located in Ottawa, Carleton University sits at the heart of an unparalleled network of federal government agencies, NGOs, global companies, embassies, and high commissions.