Mar 27, 2014: BRAMPTON— Most co-op students just expect to complete their hours and learn something for future use— and not receive an award for their work. Education at Work Ontario (EWO) has named Sheridan College student Hargurdeep Singh of Brampton as recipient of its provincial Co-op Student of the Year award. The honour recognizes […]

Mar 27, 2014: BRAMPTON— Most co-op students just expect to complete their hours and learn something for future use— and not receive an award for their work.

Education at Work Ontario (EWO) has named Sheridan College student Hargurdeep Singh of Brampton as recipient of its provincial Co-op Student of the Year award.

The honour recognizes outstanding students of 2013 and is awarded yearly to one college and one university student who demonstrated exceptional job achievement, outstanding community service, high academic performance and a strong contribution to co-operative education. Singh is a student in the Mechanical Engineering Technology –Design & Drafting Co-op program. His placement was completed at the Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies in Brampton where he worked as a product designer.

During his placement, Singh focused on studying and learning the company’s newly-acquired, cutting-edge 3D production technology. He used his new found expertise to create assistive devices for students with disabilities. He is an ambassador for co-operative education and has spoken at campus open houses, and to the media on its value. Singh has been acknowledged before for his academics and extra-curricular activities. He received the Student Ambassador Award from Sheridan, and last year he was the only college student in the world to receive funding for Student Leadership Training at the ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition.

Another Sheridan student, Kristen Metz, received the Canadian Association for Co-op Education (CAFCE) Student of the Year award. CAFCE gave Singh an honourable mention for the national award, and EWO gave Metz an honourable mention. Sheridan offers over 100 diploma, certificate, and bachelor degree programs in an environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
By – Brampton Guardian