What is an internship?
An internship is a pre-professional work term that provides students, recent graduates and those seeking to change career paths, with an opportunity to gain experience in a particular field.
成人VR视频 and CaPS encourage students to pursue experiential learning opportunities during their studies. As such, we provide many resources and opportunities for you to find meaningful work and develop and enhance your skillset.
At CaPS we believe students should be remunerated for productive work, and we recommend that all employers offer compensation to interns. CaPS does not post unpaid internships/opportunities unless the organization is not for profit. We may post unpaid internships for NGOs / NPOs, and these must be indicated as unpaid. CaPS follows the ethical recruitment guideline of the Canadian Association of Career Educators & Employers (CACEE) .
It is particularly important to do your research when evaluating potential internship opportunities. Below are some sample questions to consider during the application process.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding an internship opportunity, don鈥檛 hesitate to get in touch with CaPS!
Sample Questions to Evaluate Internship Opportunities
Preparation
- Can I articulate my goals for this internship?
- If work authorization is required (i.e. for international internships), who is responsible for obtaining this?
- Do I need approval from 成人VR视频 to participate?
- Is there a fee associated with this internship? If so, what is included?
- Have I thoroughly researched this company/organization?
Organization
- Has the company hosted interns previously?
- Is this a hands-on internship or would I primarily be observing people/processes?
- Are there clear objectives/goals for this internship? (Is there an outline/structure in place?)
- Are there particular projects on which I would be working?
- Is there a defined start and end date?
- Is this internship related to my field of studies/future career goals?
- What kind of supervision/feedback would I receive?
- Does my supervisor have relevant qualifications/training?
- Are there additional mentoring opportunities provided?
- Will I have a physical office space to work in?
Remuneration/Benefits
- Is the internship paid or unpaid?
- Is there a stipend?
- What kind of training will I be receiving?
- Will this internship help me develop skills and experience relevant to my future career goals?
- Will this internship help me make contacts and expand my network in this field?
- Is there the opportunity for credit/recognition through 成人VR视频/my program?
Steps to Finding the Right Internship
Securing an internship should be treated in the same way as obtaining a full-time job. The foundation of successful career planning is sound exploration of your interests, values, skills, and goals. Internships can be competitive and the recruitment process should be taken seriously. Finding the internship that is right for you requires patience, research and a plan of action. Before looking for an internship, see our publications or attend our workshops for useful tips on how to prepare a cover letter for an internship and steps to find an internship.
Benefits
Internship provides the following benefits:
- Gaining hands-on experience and build marketable/transferable skills to get a job in the future.
- A chance to test the waters and decide if this is the right career for you.
- Learning what your dream industry or field or company is like.
- Providing opportunities to network, link with mentors and people in your field.
Regulations & Protections for Interns and Student Interns
As an intern or student intern, you receive protections under the . All are required to follow the Canada Labour Code and meet the labour standards regarding occupational health and safety, standard hours, wages, vacations and holidays.
Interns (definition): Individuals seeking to obtain knowledge or experience through a temporary placement in a workplace that is not part of an educational program. They will have the same labour standards protections as employees, including the right to be paid at least the minimum wage.
Student interns (definition): Students undertaking a temporary placement in a workplace that fulfills the requirements of an educational program. They may be unpaid and will be entitled to certain labour standards protections set out in the new regulations.
Internship Opportunities
Faculty Internship Programs
- Most faculties offer both undergraduate and graduate students internships, co-op programs, practicums and field studies. Please contact the program coordinators of each faculty/school to participate.
- If you study with the Faculty of Arts, visit the David M. Culver Centre: Arts Internship Office for assistance to students pursuing a short-term (8-12 weeks) internship opportunities: David M. Culver Centre: Arts Internship Office. For a list of internships: Internships Postings.
Internship Databases/Programs
Once you are logged in: On the side menu, click Jobs, Internships & Volunteering -> Internships / Co-Op.- Institute for Health and Social Policy Internship Program
- Both undergraduate and graduate students can apply. 7 to 11 policy-related paid internship projects (2-4 months) are offered in both Fall and Winter terms.
- GPS offers opportunities to doctoral students at the end of their degrees: Doctoral Internship Program
Where can I find more internship opportunities?
- Check out the link for real challenges from real companies that allow you to win some money and/or opportunities for an internship or contract.
- Search internship postings with these job boards: |
- For more internship programs/organizations: -
Convention de stage / Internship Confirmation Form
CaPS is not authorized to sign the "convention de stage" (internship agreement/confirmation) form. Please consult your faculty's Internship Office for this type of request.
International Internships
If you are looking to intern abroad, consider these resources:
Accessible to 成人VR视频 students only. (Registration with your 成人VR视频 email is required)
Vault offers many Internship programs, international internships and job opportunities.- (French only)
The Relations Internationales et Francophonie Qu茅bec provides many international internship opportunities. This explains how the program works. - IEC offers three types of opportunities (working holidays, young professional, and international co-op internship) for both Canadians and non-Canadians to gain international experience, skills and knowledge for future employment.
CWY offers community-driven development projects to Canadians. Time length range from six weeks to one year. CWY covers the costs of some programs.
Financing Your Internship
Preparing for an unpaid internship requires financial planning. In addition to having to pay most, if not all, your expenses, some internships even charge fees. The following are links to a variety of funding sources:
- Enriched Educational Opportunities (EEOs)
This is a need-based bursary for field study, unpaid work, research internships, research abroad and certain music competition/invitational events. - Faculty of Arts Internship Awards
Funding for returning undergraduate and graduate students. - ( is required for off-campus access)
This is one of the most comprehensive sources of funding for 成人VR视频 students, faculty, staff researchers. You can search for funding in any discipline and country.
Housing Information
Most universities provide short-term or summer accommodation. You may search for the nearest universities of your desired location and visit their summer housing websites for more information.
- 成人VR视频: Summer Accommodation
Please note that CaPS and 成人VR视频 do not endorse any particular websites/services; the listing is for your information only.