Why do an Internship?

• Gain hands-on professional work experience related to your program of study.
• Connect with employers that focus their internship recruitment through government approved post-secondary internship programs.
• Test-drive a job to help you make informed career decisions following graduation.
• Strengthen employability skills, such as communication, team work and time management.
• Earn income — the average internship salary is between $30,000 and $40,000 per year.
• Establish contacts in your field and begin networking for future employment.
• Get your internship recorded on your transcript, which adds credibility to the calibre of your experience.
• Depending on your program of study, your internship may even count as experience towards your professional designation.