Hiring Options to Suit Your Needs
When it comes to hiring students, businesses have a variety of options to choose from that can benefit both the organization and the students themselves. These opportunities not only enhance students' understanding but also provide businesses with access to a pool of talented individuals who bring new perspectives and innovative ideas.
Co-operative Education
Co-op students enrich businesses with their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and strong work ethic by working with you full-time.
Skilled Trades Placement
These short-term programs include classroom and lab training and provide participants with specialized skills to meet your needs.
Clinical Placement
Practical training for healthcare students in real-world settings, allowing them to apply knowledge and gain hands-on experience.
Internships
Work experience programs that provide practical training and exposure to a particular field or profession for educational or career development.
Student Assisted Projects
Capstone live projects are a fantastic free service that marks the pinnacle of a student's academic journey, showcasing their extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities. Traditionally completed in the final year of a program, capstone projects challenge students to apply the theories and concepts they've acquired during their studies to tackle real-world problems.
Businesses stand to gain tremendously from capstone projects, which come at no cost. They present an opportunity to collaborate with enthusiastic and talented students, opening the door to fresh perspectives on industry-related challenges. By actively participating in capstone projects, businesses can access innovative ideas, research insights, and potential solutions—all while nurturing the professional growth and development of future talent, without incurring any expenses.
The Benefits of Hiring a Student
Fresh Perspectives and Ideas
Students bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and knowledge from their current academic studies.
Cost-Effective Talent Acquisition
Hiring students is a cost-effective way to acquire talent. Employers can receive various hiring incentives for employing students.
Access to Specialized Skills
Employers can leverage the specialized skills that students possess to help fill gaps within the current workforce.
Potential Long-Term Recruitment
Hiring students allows businesses to assess their skills, work ethic and cultural fit before making a long-term commitment.
Increased Productivity
Students can contribute to increase workplace productivity by taking on specific projects, assisting with workload, or supporting regular staff members.
Build a Diversified Team
Students offer the dual advantage of fostering diversity within the workforce and gaining valuable insights from a global perspective, enriching the team's creativity, adaptability, and cultural awareness.
Hiring Incentives and Programs
Businesses that choose to hire students can take advantage of various hiring incentives and programs. These incentives are designed to support employers in fostering talent development, enhancing workforce diversity, and promoting innovation within their organizations.
Not an Employer or Community Member
- If you are a current Fanshawe student looking for work, please visit our Career Services page.
- If you are a Canadian citizen interested in studying at Fanshawe, please connect with our Student Recruitment team.
- If you are an international student (non-Canadian) interested in studying at Fanshawe, please connect with our International team.
- If you are a non-Canadian looking for work in Canada, please visit this Government of Canada Immigration and Citizenship page.
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