Resources

Please familiarize yourself with the following policies and guidelines to determine what your obligations are to unpaid and paid interns/co-op students. 

For information on accommodation process for students participating in experiential learning opportunities, please see the University's Guide to Experiential Learning Accommodations for Faculty, Staff, and Supervisors.

For organizations offering remote placements, the following tips from the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) may be useful while you onboard and supervise students:

CEWIL also has an Employer Tool Kit and resource section that offers guidance and best practices on:

  • Conducting interviews via phone or video conference
  • Mentoring student trainees
  • Preparing postings for student-based positions

For organizations providing students with a paid internship, some funding sources to investigate include:

Note: Not all departments at UTM accept paid internships at the undergraduate level. Please inquire with the academic unit of interest first to determine if your opportunity is applicable to a course offering.  If you are connected to a graduate level course and wish to offer students a paid co-op position, you may be eligible for the Co-Operative Education Tax Credit.

Please visit the Experiential Education Hub, partners section for more information on Experiential Learning related topics of interest.