{"id":5,"date":"2021-08-16T17:40:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T17:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/coop\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:53:00","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:30vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4654\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/meeting-scaled.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:50% 40%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 40%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/meeting-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/meeting-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/meeting-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/meeting-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/meeting-391x260.jpeg 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#222222\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container padding-v-lg\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero has-white-color has-text-color\">Lassonde Co-op<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem\">Empowering the next generation of creators and changemakers who want to make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide has-black-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-v-xs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-3 has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Test drive career options and find the best fit for you.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\">Work with major corporations, non-profit, and public sector organizations to expand your career options and participate in Work Integrated Learning through Lassonde Co-op. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-v-xs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\">Eligibility &amp; Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/by-the-numbers\/\">By the Numbers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-v-xs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-3 has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Test drive career options and find the best fit for you.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\">Work with major corporations, non-profit, and public sector organizations to expand your career options and participate in Work Integrated Learning through Lassonde Co-op. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-v-xs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-button-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" class=\"button-small\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"eligibility registration\">Eligibility &amp; Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-button-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/by-the-numbers\/\" class=\"button-small\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"by the numbers\">By the Numbers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-button-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/faqs\/\" class=\"button-small\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-text-with-video-modal-block container padding-v-md\">\n    <div class=\"row text-with-video-row \">\n        <div class=\"column-small-12 column-medium-6 column-large-5 text-with-video-content-wrapper\">\n                            <h2 class=\"h1\">Develop your professional portfolio.<\/h2>\n            \n                            <p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\n    <span class=\"icon-ArrwFo_sr \" aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"presentation\"><\/span>\n\n    <\/mark> The co-op team works with domestic and international employers to develop meaningful, challenging, and relevant positions for students. <\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\n    <span class=\"icon-ArrwFo_sr \" aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"presentation\"><\/span>\n\n    <\/mark> Opportunities are posted on Lassonde&#8217;s Online Co-op Portal. Students are also encouraged to apply for additional jobs independently. <\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\n    <span class=\"icon-ArrwFo_sr \" aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"presentation\"><\/span>\n\n    <\/mark> Work terms are paid, supervised, and evaluated by their employers. <\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\n    <span class=\"icon-ArrwFo_sr \" aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"presentation\"><\/span>\n\n    <\/mark> Each term, students complete a work-term report and their supervisors complete an evaluation.<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"column-small-12 column-medium-6 column-large-offset-1 relative\">\n            <div class=\"text-with-video-image-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: center \/ cover url('https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/Meet-Rana-150x150.png') no-repeat\"\n                             src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/Meet-Rana.png\"\n                             alt=\"Co-op video-2026\"\n                             class=\"text-with-video-image\"\n                             loading=\"lazy\"\n                             width=\"975\"\n                             height=\"1060\">\n                    \n                            <div class=\"js-modal\">\n            <button type=\"button\" \n                class=\"button-ghost button-video \n                                    js-modal-open\n                \" \n                data-open=\"reveal-modal-6a09ed282f637\"\n                aria-label=\"View video\">\n\n                            <\/button>\n\n            <div class=\"modal-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal\" id=\"reveal-modal-6a09ed282f637\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"modal-close-button js-modal-close\">\n                    <span class=\"icon-Close_sr\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"hide-for-large\">Close<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-large\">Close<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n\n                                    <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen js-video-iframe\">\n                        <div class=\"js-video-player\" data-video-id=\"5xGZSk7YlXE\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <script>\n        require([\n            'kindling',\n            'kindling\/plugins\/modal'\n        ], function (K) {\n            new K.Modal('#reveal-modal-6a09ed282f637');\n        });\n        <\/script>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"icon-Collab_sr text-with-video-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f0f5f7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card-body has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f0f5f7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-1\" style=\"letter-spacing:-1px\"><strong><strong>Make connections<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-0\">Begin establishing a network of professionals in your field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card-body ml-0 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f0f5f7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-1\" style=\"letter-spacing:-1px\"><strong><strong><strong>Earn while you learn<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-0\">All co-op opportunities are paid positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card-body ml-0 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f0f5f7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-1\" style=\"letter-spacing:-1px\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Become a professional<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-0\" style=\"letter-spacing:0px\">Use your work experience towards licenses &amp; designations (P.Eng).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card-body ml-0 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f0f5f7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-1\" style=\"letter-spacing:-1px\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Global citizenship<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-0\" style=\"letter-spacing:0px\">Immerse yourself in a new culture and become a global citizen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer hide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-0 margin-0 has-vivid-red-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55px\">\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer padding-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-0 margin-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer padding-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padding-v-xs\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Co-op<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"letter-spacing:-0.5px;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Engineering\u2800|\u2800EATS\u2800|\u2800Computer Science  <strong>|<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>computer Security<\/strong> <strong>|\u2800<\/strong><br><strong>digital media<\/strong> <strong>|\u2800computer science for software development (CSSD) *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available after your&nbsp;second year, co-op consists of at least&nbsp;<strong>2 work periods<\/strong>&nbsp;separated by at least one academic term. Upon completion of the program, you receive&nbsp;<strong>a co-op designation<\/strong>&nbsp;on your transcript. To receive this designation, the total duration across your 2 work periods must be at least 12 months and no more than 20 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">*<\/mark><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> The first Co-op work term available to CSSD students pursuing the Co-op option will take place in Summer 2026.<br>To be eligible, students must enroll in the required course,&nbsp;CSSD 2061, during&nbsp;Fall 2025, and to&nbsp;submit their application to the Co-op program in the same term&nbsp;for consideration in the&nbsp;Summer 2026 Co-op cohort.<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-0 margin-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer padding-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card-body has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f0f5f7;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#575e66;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\"><strong>Co-op Eligibility<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#575e66;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/money-matters\/\"><strong>Money Matters<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#575e66;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#575e66;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/faqs\/\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading container\">Co-op Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 border mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"professor and student talking at a meeting\" class=\"wp-image-9649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/best_co-op-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body py-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center my-2\">Entrepreneurial Co-op<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique opportunity is in partnership with Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (BEST) Program. Students are offered an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of building and running a business in their field. During your work term, you and your mentor work together to plan and design your own business idea and establish yourself and your business moving forward. To learn more, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/BEST-Co-op-Stream-1-Guidelines.pdf\">BEST Co-op Stream 1 Guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not quite ready for Entrepreneurial Co-op but want experience working with a start-up?  Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/co-op\/\">BEST Co-op Stream 2. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-footer py-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-button-block text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/co-op\/\" class=\"button-small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Entrepreneurial Co-op\">Entrepreneurial Co-op<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 border mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/soft-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body py-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center my-2\">Co-op for Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lassonde Co-op for Change furthers the idea of global citizenship by providing international volunteer and employment opportunities for charities and non-profits. 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