Humber programs offer unique work-integrated learning opportunities to prepare students for their future careers. Students apply what they’ve learned in class and in real world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated and experiential learning opportunities may include field placements, practicums, clinical placements, co-operative education work terms, internships, applied research projects, or service learning. Check program pages to learn more about the specific opportunities within each program.
Work Placement Benefits
- Valuable real world learning and enhanced employment opportunities
- In addition to course credits, students gain relevant on-the-job work experience and often secure future job opportunities upon graduation
- Social skills such as developing people skills and enhancing personal maturity
- Smoother transitions from academia to paid employment
- Better prepares students with self-marketing skills and job acquiring strategies
- When entering the workforce, higher salaries and overall levels of job satisfaction are reported by students who have participated in work placements
Work Placement Resources & Support
- Expertise, guidance and resources through Placement Advisors
- Access to the Job Portal
- Networking events
Support with:
- Self-assessment
- Resume and cover letter preparation
- Interview strategies including mock interviews with industry professionals
- Professional branding strategies (i.e. LinkedIn)
- Networking strategies and opportunities
- Job search techniques and guidance to research and interpret relevant and current information about careers and the labour market
- Special events, guest speakers, job search related workshops and information sessions
- Volunteer, placement and employment opportunities
- international students in their Canadian job search and assisting domestic students seeking international work experience
Networking Events
Longo Faculty of Business hosts many events to provide students with the opportunity to explore areas of interest by learning about various career fields and connecting with employers and alumni.
- Job and Career Fairs
- Campus Recruitment
- Information Sessions
- Networking Opportunities
- Workshops
- Industry Panels
- Guest Speakers
Watch the video to see students learning about various career fields and connecting with employers at the first annual Fall Career Fair.
Key Placement Employers
Business Programs – Degrees, Diplomas and Business Graduate Certificates
3M Company
Bank of Montreal
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Canada Post
Cargolink Worldwide Ltd.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation
CIBC City of Brampton; City of Toronto; City of Mississauga
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Fedex Express
FLARE Magazine
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Goodwill
Greater Toronto Airport Authority
Harbourfront Centre
Harry Rosen Inc.
Holt Renfrew
Hudson’s Bay
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Labatt
Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc.
Magna International Inc.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Metrolinx
PC Financial Services
Ontario Power Generation
Panalpina World Transportation Ltd.
Pattison Outdoor
Progistix Solutions
Rexall / Pharma Plus
Rogers Communications
Samsung
Scotiabank
SOCAN
Softchoice
TD Canada Trust
The Great West Life Assurance Company
Ticketmaster
Tim Horton’s TDL Head Office
TJX Canada Inc. (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls)
Toronto Transit Commission
Universal Music Canada
Woodbine Entertainment Group
Bachelor of Applied Arts – Paralegal Studies
Accident Resolution Group
Allan S. Blott Q.C. Professional Corporation
Borden Ladner Gervais
Dentons LLP
DollakLaw
Pace Law
Singer Kwinter
Hospitality and Culinary Programs