Course Directors typically match students with organizations based on interest, suitability, and availability. However, organizations can still request resumes, cover letters, and conduct interviews before making a final selection.
Students participating in placements will gain valuable hands-on experience through high-impact learning opportunities at your organization. Course Directors will work closely with you to define the scope of work appropriate for students. These placements emphasize career exploration, employability, and professional skill development, ensuring students achieve key course learning outcomes. We encourage students to take on […]
Placement agreements are sent out by the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Specialist from the Experiential Education (EE) Office. The agreement should be signed by the signing authority at the partner organization before being returned to the WIL Specialist. Once received, the Dean of the Faculty (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) will sign the agreement, completing […]
The placement agreement outlines key requirements for the placement organization and the University, covering important aspects such as term and termination, indemnification, facilities access, insurance, WSIB/Accident, illness, injury compensation, privacy and confidentiality and more. The placement agreement must be signed before students can begin their placement.
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) provides Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage (or, in some instances, other insurance coverage) for Ontario Post-secondary students who are completing an unpaid placement as a part of their course/program.
The students’ grade will be determined by evaluations completed by both the Course Director and the placement supervisor. The Course Director will check in with the placement supervisor either midway through the placement, at the end, or both, to assess the students’ performance. Evaluations will be sent by email.
The number of required hours for placement roles vary depending on the course. However, placements are part-time and normally do not exceed 8 hours a week. The total number of hours required for undergraduate placement courses range from 50 to 150 hours over 4 to 8 months. The number of hours required for graduate placement […]
The partner organization must assign the student a supervisor. This supervisor is responsible for evaluating the student’s performance throughout the placement and must provide the Course Director with a midpoint and/or final evaluation, which will contribute to a portion of the student’s final grade. During orientation or the first day of placement, the supervisor must […]
Placements are designed to help students develop competencies and skills learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience in an organizational setting. These placements focus on career exploration, employability, and professional skill development, with an emphasis on achieving specific course learning outcomes. Since placements are tied to a course, students earn academic credit and are […]