How Students Can Help

Students work in a paid, full-time position under the supervision of the employing organization. Co-op students work in placements that are aligned with school semesters between 16, 32, 48, or 64 weeks (4, 8, 12, or 16 months).

Students working on a project are typically unpaid and function in a part-time capacity under the supervision of their course instructor. Students work individually or in groups to develop a solution in between 2 and 16 weeks. Availability for guidance and mentorship from the organization is usually expected. 

Students work in an unpaid, either full-time or part-time position under the supervision of the employing organization. Students in the role work between 8 to 16 weeks while working towards certified professional recognition (e.g. social work, healthcare, education).

Students working in a field placement are typically unpaid, and support staff members in either a full-time or part-time capacity under the supervision of the employing organization. Field placements work in placements between 2 and 16 weeks. 

Students work in paid, full-time position under the supervision of their sponsoring organization. Students in this role work between 14 and 16 weeks. Students in these programs balance work with short in-class training periods of approx. 8 weeks before/ in-between placements. Traditional apprenticeships will require training under a registered professional/tradesperson, and emerging “apprenticeship-style” programs have more flexibility.