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.