Work Experience (PEY, Co-op, Internships, Entrepreneurship)

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Building Your Career and Work Experience at U of T

U of T is closely engaged with the surrounding community and economy. Our students, faculty, and alumni collaborate regularly with industrial, institutional and nonprofit organizations—partnerships accounting for close to a quarter-billion dollars in research funding.

We consistently place first in the country and within the top 15 worldwide for graduate employability—our graduates are well-equipped to achieve career success. Here are just a few of the many ways you can connect your classroom to the boardroom.

Professional Experience Year Co-op Program

Open to U of T students in engineering programs, the Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op) is your opportunity to work full time for an employer of your choosing for 12 to 16 consecutive months after third year. You’ll also have the option to work for an additional four months after second year, giving you up to 20 months of professional experience before graduation. To help you prepare for professional success, you’ll complete a variety of career development modules, from acing the interview to transitioning to industry. Whether you see yourself contributing to a small team at a fast-paced local startup or gaining international experience with a large multinational company abroad, you’ll have unparalleled access to 1,500+ positions across every industry through PEY Co-op.

Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)

Launching in Fall 2021, the new Arts & Science Internship Program will be available for eligible students entering their second year at the Faculty of Arts & Science. ASIP combines 12-20 months of paid work experience with professional development training. Please visit the Arts & Science website for more information. 

U of T Scarborough Co-op Programs

As a UTSC student, you have access to over 50 Co-op Programs in the arts, science and management disciplines. Learn directly from industry professionals and make strong connections between academic studies and workplace experience. You could be one of the 1,500 co-op students hired locally or internationally every year, for organizations as diverse as Microsoft, Ernst & Young LLP, the Art Gallery of Ontario, hospitals or government ministries. Or collaborate globally through the International Development Studies Co-op program – one of the country’s longest-running programs of its kind.

Experiential Learning at UTM

Discover a variety of options to develop your career with Experiential Learning at UTM, whether it is through an internship, practicum placement or community service. Students at UTM apply their studies in professional settings, gaining valuable experience, presentation skills and industry contacts.

Work Study Program

Across the University of Toronto, over 3,500 students participate in the Work Study Program every year! Twice a year (fall-winter and summer), the Work Study Program offers paid, on-campus positions that provide you with an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skills and explore how your academic studies translate to career possibilities.

Entrepreneurship

The U of T Entrepreneurship community consists of 10+ accelerators across our three campuses. Our entrepreneurial initiatives leverage the diverse strengths of a globally recognized university to provide an incredible range of unique offerings to current and aspiring innovators.

• # 1 in Canada for research-based startups
• Top 10 in University-managed incubators globally
• 500 + companies created
• 5000 + jobs created