Micro-Internship Training

This program comprises a short-term project driven by the needs of an employer partner. Successful applicants earn a Micro-Internship Certificate upon completion of a 60- to 80-hour project as well as other project outcome reporting requirements.

Students will work directly with employers to set a timeline considering their class/work schedule. Student learning will be evaluated through self-assessment according to the following learning outcomes:

  • Student is competent for autonomous, responsible and ethical practice
  • Student works with other people effectively, fairly and cross culturally
  • Student uses information in judicious ways for specific work-related purposes
  • Student is willing to continue to learn to improve practice and is able to identify areas for self-improvement
  • Student integrates theory and practice
  • Student has confidence and self-awareness to seek and gain employment in a job market.

Qualifications

Access required qualifications and application instructions.

Students are not registered until a project placement has been secured.

Some projects and students may be eligible for a $1,800 stipend, through an initiative funded by iHub. All students are encouraged to apply; however, the $1,800 stipend is only available to students who meet the following eligibility criteria and are successful in the hiring process:

  • Be a current student registered in a Canadian post-secondary education institution, with no age limit
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • Are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulation

For more information, please contact Jessica Adrain.