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Add a Little Western Purple to your Organization
Hire a student intern
Western Continuing Studies is proud to partner with organizations in our local community and worldwide for the practicum component of our post-degree diploma programs. In addition to completing several courses to develop skills and knowledge in a chosen field of interest, each student completes a mandatory practicum for academic credit, where they have the opportunity to apply what they've learned in a workplace environment.
Benefits of hosting an intern
- Engage high-level students who are eager to contribute their skills, ideas, and energy
- Develop your own supervisory and mentoring skills
- Raise your organization's profile among the student population
Requirements of the supervisor
- Help the student to create six learning goals for the practicum
- Monitor work assignments and provide constructive feedback
- Support the student as they learn about the industry and expand their professional network
- Be available for guidance and advice, including weekly meetings with the student to discuss their progress
- Evaluate the student's performance in achieving their learning goals
Fields of study
- Clinical Trials Management (400 hours, May-August)
- Human Resources (560 hours, May-August)
- Marketing (560 hours, May-August)
- Not-for-Profit Management (560 hours, May-August)
- Occupational Health and Safety Management (560 hours, May-August)
- Public Relations (560 hours, May-August)
- Pedorthics (2 full-time placements, January-August)
Contact Us
Ashleigh Lerch
Work Integrated Learning Coordinator
519.661.3658 ext. 85317
[email protected]
hostanintern.ca
