Learn more about:
- About the Work-Study Program at U of T
- Where to find detailed information?
- Support for supervisors/hiring managers from the UTM Career Centre
- Support for students from the UTM Career Centre
About the Work Study Program at U of T
Work Study is the University of Toronto's largest Work Integrated Learning* program. The program offers on-campus paid work experience. The program provides through meaningful work opportunities for students to develop life and career skills that can later be transfer to future career possibilities. Work Study is a great opportunity for U of T Faculty and Staff to become mentors and role models, and contribute to students' career development.
The Work Study Program is offered twice each year (fall/winter, and summer).
The program offers two streams:
- Work Experience Stream
- Research Experience Stream
All Work Study positions are CCR recognized (see the CCR website to learn more). That is, after the student has completed their Work Study position, the Work Study Supervisor validates the opportunity in the student's CCR.
*Work-integrated learning is a form of curricular experiential education that formally integrates a student’s academic studies with quality experiences within a workplace or practice setting.” – CEWIL Canada
Where to find detailed information?
Detailed information about the program, including program requirements and supervisor eligibility requirements, can be found in the Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx). CLNx is the tri-campus career services hub. Log into your Staff/Faculty CLNx account with your UTORid and password to learn more about the Work Study.
The UTM Career Centre offers one-to-one appointments to support your path as a Work Study supervisor. Book a one-to-one appointment to ask questions about how the program can support you as a supervisor and how you can support a student's career development.
Support for supervisors from the UTM Career Centre
- Hiring and Engaging Diverse Student Talent: Employer Toolkit: this toolkit focuses on hiring, onboarding, retention and engagement.
- Guide to Experiential Learning Accommodations for Faculty, Staff, and Supervisors: a guideline to help faculty and staff design learning experiences that ensure post-secondary students with disabilities have equitable access to experiential learning.
- Learn how the UTM Career Centre conducts Work-Study student training: Student Staff training. Feel free to use any ideas that may work in your department.
- Work Study one-to-one appointments: book an appointment to ask questions about the Work Study Program.
- Professional Development Workbook: to support your Work Study student reflection process.
- Work Study workshops are throughout the year (check the UTM Events and Workshop calendar** in CLNx for dates).
- Tips on supervising remote students from CEWIL:
Human Resources/Payroll: visit the UTM Human Resources to learn more about the Work Study payroll process.
Support for students from the UTM Career Centre
- Work Study Information for Students
- Resume and Cover Letter Toolkit
- Professionalism in the Workplace courses (in Quercus)
- Stand out and Succeed at Work (see UTM Events and Workshop calendar** in CLNx for dates)
**Before accessing any link in CLNx, please log into your CLNx Staff and Faculty account.
If you have more questions about the Work Study Program, please email us at workstudy.utm@utoronto.ca