We provide support for Indigenous students and alumni with career development, co-operative education and experiential learning.
Career development
Indigenous students and alumni can book appointments with our career services coordinators and Indigenous experiential learning coordinators to discuss career development through the lens of Indigenous Canadians’ unique opportunities. CEL also provides access to Career Connections, where students and alumni can explore job opportunities—including culturally relevant opportunities with Indigenous bands, businesses and organizations.
Career DevelopmentCo-operative education
Co-operative education is a program that allows students to alternate study terms with for-credit work terms in industries related to their academic programs. It is an excellent way to develop employable skills, improve confidence, explore various employment cultures and create connections with potential employers. Co-op coordinators and our Indigenous experiential learning coordinator support students in seeking co-op opportunities and throughout their work terms. Explore program eligibility and requirements for co-operative education with the link below.
Co-operative EducationExperiential learning
Beyond co-operative education, students can engage in experiential learning through TRU and other organizations. Career & Experiential Learning offers guidance and support to students looking to build their resumes with curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular experiences. Indigenous students can explore opportunities to support their communities and develop skills that will advance their professional profile.
Experiential LearningFrom university to career: Making a Successful Transition
From university to career: making a successful transition explores Canada’s past and progressing stance on Indigenous inclusion in the workforce and provides strategies for you to apply your cultural experience in your application documents.
Additional resource: Chapter 11: Indigenous Inclusion in Employment.
Making a Successful Transition
Our Indigenous experiential learning coordinator can help with:
- Searching culturally relevant summer jobs, co-op work terms, internships and other opportunities.
- Connecting you with Indigenous organizations and First Nations community positions.
- Locating funding and wage subsidies for summer employment.
Funding and wage subsidy opportunities
Funding and wage subsidies are available to Indigenous students and Indigenous businesses or organizations for co-ops, internships or employment.
Explore Indigenous Funding and Wage Subsidy OpportunitiesCurrent Indigenous Postings on Career Connections
These posted positions are filtered to display all Indigenous employers or employers seeking Indigenous applicants.
Self-identify as Indigenous on your resume or cover letter to be considered for positions seeking Indigenous applicants.
