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Could your business use additional support?

Are you looking for fresh and innovative perspectives to help you respond to the pandemic? Are you interested in accessing tomorrow’s talent today? Students from our Centre of Business are ready and willing to offer their services! Comfortable working both online and in-person (where/when permitted), these students are a great addition to your workplace, helping fill short-term labour needs and more. Well prepared, professional and willing to learn, they’re excited to show you what they can do. In fact, many are already providing invaluable assistance to various companies through work-integrated learning opportunities.

Our students can help your business and the Centre for Business Field Education and Partnership Office can support you with:

  • Finding the right funding sources for you
  • Solving your business needs with the right student talent
  • Posting and promoting your opportunity
  • Scheduling your virtual interviews
  • Creating appealing job postings

Fill out our form to learn more and read on to discover just how capable Centre for Business students are!

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What kind of work have our students done?

We have tons of co-op job seekers from over 15 programs who can help your company. Their goal is to learn from you while lightening your workload at the same time. Depending on their program, our students understand the intricacies of project management, value the importance of well-executed social media campaigns, appreciate the need for research, and so much more!

Below are positions that students in each of our schools have had in recent years, contributing to new ideas and perspectives in their workplaces.

Business students meeting in the workplace with their employer.

School of Management

  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Inventory Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Procurement Coordinator
Students work on a school project together.

School of Marketing

  • Social Media Manager
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Digital Engagement Assistant
  • Brand & Business Development

What are the benefits?

  • You’ll gain regular access to a pool of highly skilled and qualified individuals.
  • Our students can help fill temporary or short-term staffing needs.
  • You’ll get a first-hand look at potential employees who already know your business.

What are the requirements?

  • Work terms are 3-4 months long
  • They can be paid or unpaid
  • Depending on the type of work, they can be onsite or remote
  • During work terms, our students require mentorship and supervision

See a student in action!

Discover how third-year Business Administration – International Business student Erin MacKay is completing a virtual work-integrated learning experience. In her role, Erin works with UK-based Sweets in the City researching potential distributors and marketing avenues for the company.

Meet Erin

Business student Erin MacKay

Ready to get started?

If you have any questions or would like more information, please fill out the form at the top of the page and someone from our team will contact you.

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