Poonampreet Kaur knows that being a successful computer programmer means keeping up with the latest developments in the field – and getting as much experience as she can.

That’s why the Computing Studies and Information Systems student jumped at the chance to take the Co-operative Education program. Through it, Poonampreet is gaining valuable practical experience at her placement with the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch, where she’s working as a developer to help the organization achieve its business goals.
 
“Programming is a challenging field, but there’s nothing I’d rather do,” she says.