Industry Connections

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Valued Connections

The School of Management's industry partners are key to helping us graduate students who have the skills and knowledge that employers need. They enrich the learning environment for students by:

There's almost no limit to the types of projects and initiatives that industry can partner with students on. 

Memberships and Affiliations

The School of Management values its industry relationships and ensures students have opportunities to connect with professional bodies while completing their education. Some of our current affiliations include:

International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)

International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) logo

The School of Management has a close relationship with the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). Students have an opportunity to meet industry professionals and attend informative speaker sessions from inspired industry professionals.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Institute (PMI) logo

George Brown College is recognized as a Global Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI). Graduates of any of the George Brown College courses listed on PMI's Registered Education Provider portal will have satisfied the education requirements necessary to apply to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for either the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

SAP Learning Hub

SAP University Alliance has granted the students in Business Administration – Supply Chan and Operations Management (B122/B162) Program access to the SAP Learning Hub. Students can access the SAP Learning Hub, academic edition by logging in using their registered credentials.

Industry and Work Experience Partners

The School of Management values its industry connections and is proud of its long list of partners. Our Field Education Office facilitates the connection between the students and industry and helps students gain real-world practical experience through work experience opportunities (internships and co-ops). Here are some examples of companies where our students have been hired in the past:

  • All Canadian Self Storage
  • Beehive Design
  • Bell Canada
  • BlackBerry
  • Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd.
  • Cossette Communications
  • Department of National Defence
  • Enactus Canada
  • FirstChoice Canada
  • Government of Ontario- Ministry of
  • Government and Consumer Services
  • Habitat for Humanity Toronto
  • Hilton
  • Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services
  • Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd.
  • Ontario Basketball Association
  • PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Toronto
  • Peel Regional Police
  • RBC - Royal Bank of Canada
  • Ron White Shoes Inc.
  • SAS Canada
  • Scotiabank
  • SDIMKTG
  • Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
  • Strata Insights
  • TD Canada Trust
  • The T1 Agency
  • TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival
  • Toronto Hydro Corporation
  • WestJet

FIELD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Networking Events

The School of Management holds multiple networking events to connect students with the industry and alumni. Our past events include Mentor's Day in conjunction with SAS Canada, a leading company in business analytics, and an Analytics Social that draws a great number of industry professionals and recruiters interested in hiring George Brown College's students.

Speed Mentoring

Our students get an opportunity to attend Speed Mentoring events where they meet face to face with industry professionals. Students get to introduce themselves to experienced business professionals, who share their experiences related to their career, learn more about what to expect after graduation and get invaluable advice from those who managed to make it to the top.

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