Trent Advantage

Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world.

Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities.

Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration.

Funding For Employers

 

The Student Work Placement Program is a wage subsidy program that gives post-secondary students from across Canada opportunities to engage in experiential learning through paid work experience, regardless of their discipline. The program is funded through Employment and Social Development Canada who work with Employer Delivery Partners, a group of recognized associations and organizations representing the interest of employers in particular industries, to provide student work placements and wage subsidies of up to $7,500.

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How to get involved with Careerspace

 

Careerspace is your on-campus and online resource for recruiting qualified students and graduates for your organization. Contact us today.

Your account on the student experience portal gives you access to:

Student Job Board: Post opportunities for students and recent graduates free of charge. Co-op Job Board: Hire a Trent co-op student by posting opportunities on the Co-op Job Board. For more information, visit this page. Career Events: Attend to meet eager students looking for information about your opportunities.
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Experiential Learning

 

Looking to add a valued member to your team and help bring a student’s education to life? Experiential learning at Trent University has numerous benefits both for employers and the young leaders of tomorrow.

With opportunities including traditional co-op placements and beyond, experiential learning is accessible and worthwhile for all types of organizations.

Trent students are eager to take on new challenges in exciting and creative environments. Whether it be in a traditional work environment, out in the field, on a stage, or in a competition, our students are ready to get involved.

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Co-op

 

Trent offers 25+ competitive co-op programs in programs across the Humanities, Social Sciences, School of Business, and Sciences. Co-op allows your business to hire an eager, talented, and motivated student for full-time work, bolstering your talent pipeline and supporting your special projects.

Co-op employers may be eligible for special funding incentives including federal wage subsidies and a provincial tax credit.

Reach out to a member of our Co-op Team to get the process started today!

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Ethical Recruitment

 

As a member of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers, Careerspace follows their "Guidelines for Ethical Recruitment".

Job postings and on-campus recruitment must conform to the Ontario Employment Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please refer to the Trent Employer/ Recruiter Recruitment Policy for more information.

Hiring and Engaging Diverse Student Talent

This comprehensive toolkit is designed to empower recruiters and employers to foster equitable and inclusive workplaces that support diverse students and recent graduates, ultimately equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the current labour market. Access the toolkit below.
Hiring and Engaging Diverse Student Talent: Employer Toolkit