Among the 271 employees surveyed, 196 (72%) have taken a specific education or training program or course on the co-operative model. More than two thirds of those employees (124/182) who have taken co-op education or training are generally satisfied. The results of the study among employees who answered the survey are presented in three sections: interests/motivations, content and delivery of co-operative education and training.

Interests/Motivations

More than two-thirds of respondents show a high interest (70%) in co-op education and training in order to gain co-operative skills or knowledge. The contradiction comes then when only 34% of respondents indicated that they encounter situations where co-op knowledge or skills would help them to address the issues in their work.

The following table lists the most popular reasons for respondents to register for co-op-specific education or training. The answers for the most part are to be expected; for example, a lot of interest is in the program objective and the length of program. It is noteworthy that respondents have identified an interest in credentials or certificates.