Humber College - North

Humber programmes provide students with unique chances for work-integrated learning as they prepare for their future jobs. Through a variety of academic, community, and industrial relationships, students apply what they've learned in class to real-world situations. Field placements, practicums, clinical placements, co-operative education work periods, internships, applied research projects, and service-learning are examples of work-integrated and experiential learning possibilities. 

Workplace Advantages

• Real-world experience and increased employment chances
• Students acquire relevant on-the-job work experience in addition to academic credits, and many of them find potential job possibilities after graduation.
• People skills development and personal maturity enhancement are examples of social skills.
• Transitions from academia to paid work are more seamless.
• Students are better prepared with self-marketing skills and job-search techniques.
• Students who have participated in work placements report greater pay and overall job satisfaction when they enter the workforce.

Workplace Assistance

• Expertise, direction, and resources are all available.
• Self-assessment
• Preparing your resume and cover letter
• Mock interviews with industry specialists are part of the interview strategy.
• Branding strategies for professionals (i.e. LinkedIn)
• Opportunities and tactics for networking
  Techniques for researching and interpreting relevant and current information about vocations and the labour market, as well as job search advice
• Special events, guest speakers, workshops and information sessions relating to job seeking
• Opportunities for volunteering, placement, and employment
• Supporting domestic students seeking overseas work experience and assisting international students in their employment search in Canada

Criteria for Paid Work Term

• The Paid Work Term is 14 weeks long and lasts 420 hours. It takes place over the summer before Semester 7. (between years 3 and 4)
• The placement must be relevant to the curriculum and degree programme.
• The student is responsible for understanding and following the requirements of the Paid Work Term component of the programme.
• Students are assisted by Placement Advisors in securing their placements.
• One-on-one employment coaching and job search strategy sessions are available in the Business Career Development Class.
• Students and employers receive ongoing support while they are on the job.