Trent University
MyTrent
  • Academics
    • Undergraduate Programs
    • Graduate Programs
    • Trent Online
    • Summer Courses
    • Continuing Education
    • Study Abroad
    • Academic Calendar
    • Academic Timetable
    • Academic Skills Centre
    • Academic Advising
    • Library
    • Centre for Teaching and Learning
  • Admissions
    • Undergraduate
    • Thinking of Applying
    • Already Applied
    • Received an Offer
    • Accepted My Offer
    • Graduate
    • International
    • Indigenous
    • Returning to Trent
    • Transfer
  • Services & Support
    • Academic Advising
    • Academic Skills Centre
    • Administrative Departments
    • Alumni Services
    • Athletics
    • Campus Security
    • Careerspace
    • Colleges
    • Communications
    • Conferences
    • Financial Aid
    • Financial Services
    • Health & Wellness
    • Indigenous Services
    • Information Technology
    • International Students
    • Learning Support
    • Parking
    • Printshop
    • Recruitment
    • Registrar's Office
    • Residence & Housing
    • Student Clubs
    • TrentU Card
  • Research
    • Research at Trent
    • Research Centres
    • Find an Expert
    • Resources
  • Give to Trent
  • About Trent
    • About Trent
    • Careers
    • Giving to Trent
    • Governance
    • How to Find Us
    • Media
    • News & Events
    • President's Office
    • Staff Directory
    • Trent Facts
    • Contact Us
  • Campus Locations
    • Peterborough
    • Durham GTA
    • Online
  • Future Students
    • Undergraduate
    • Thinking of Applying
    • Already Applied
    • Received an Offer
    • Accepted My Offer
    • Graduate
    • International
    • Indigenous
    • Returning to Trent
    • Transfer
  • Current Students
  • The Colleges of Trent
  • Alumni
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Give
  • Peterborough
  • Durham GTA
  • Map
  • Careers
  • Directions
  • Library
  • Site Map
  • Bookstore
Skip to main content Home
  • Peterborough
  • Durham GTA
  • Online
  • MyTrent
MENU
Careerspace Logo Careers and Experiences
Trent University
Careerspace
  • Welcome
  • Co-op
    • Co-op
    • For Students
      • Co-op Work Term Opportunities & Resources
    • For Employers
    • Contact Co-op
  • Events
    • Events
    • Career Expo Series
    • Graduate & Further Education Expo
    • Trent Durham Career Expo
    • Volunteer Expo
  • Your Career Plan
    • Your Career Plan
    • Student Experience Portal
    • Tip Sheets
  • Career Experience
  • HIRING TRENT STUDENTS
  • Micro-credentials
    • Micro-credentials
      • Cybersecurity Awareness
      • Just Get Over It with FPHL
    • For Trent Students
      • Workforce Readiness
    • For Community Members
    • Make an Impact Microgrant
    • Contact us
  • Contact Us
  1. Trentu.ca
  2. Welcome to Careerspace

Welcome to Careerspace

Get experience. Be career ready. 

Want to set yourself apart as a new graduate? Careerspace offers valuable learning tools with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience to put you at the top of the list. 

Did you know? All Trent University students are guaranteed to have a career-related experiential learning opportunity before they graduate.

This unique program allows students and alumni to get an inside look at the career landscape, while gaining meaningful experiences and necessary perspectives. Opportunities are available both through the university and in the broader community.

Careerspace is available to you at any point during your time at Trent. We encourage students to not wait until their final year to connect with us.


How can Careerspace help me? 

We offer appointments, workshops, online resources, and opportunities to connect with employers and recruiters. These services are free for all Trent students and alumni.

We support your career development by answering questions such as:

How can I explore Career options?

What can I do with my degree?

How do I get experience?

Should I Continue My Education?

How Can I Build a Resume and Find a Job?

What Makes a strong application for further education?

 

 

 

Welcome to Careerspace

  • Welcome
  • Co-op
  • Events
  • Your Career Plan
  • Career Experience
  • HIRING TRENT STUDENTS
  • Micro-credentials
  • Contact Us

Latest News

Gender and Social Justice student Theo Schwartzenhauer standing in hallway at their co-op with the Ministry of Natural Resources

Gender & Social Justice Student Helps Plan Education Forum for Indigenous Relations Practitioners

Through a co-op placement at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Theo Schwartzenhauer helps advance Indigenous relations and gains experience in community engagement and event planning

November 14, 2025
Sam Sarin walks across Bata Catwalk at Trent University with pride flag waving in the background

Out on Campus Helps Computer Science Grad Find Pride and Purpose

From rural India to a career with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Sam Sarin ’21 credits Trent with shaping his future and sense of self

September 24, 2025
a group of people stand behind a ribbon with scissors to do a celebratory opening

Create Centre for Entrepreneurship Provides Space for Students to Turn Ideas into Action

New centre set to redefine entrepreneurship by providing access to collaborative, cross-disciplinary programming and resources that support leadership, creativity and problem solving

June 23, 2025
Student dressed in pioneer attire and stands in front of wooden tipi

Twelve Months of Work Experience Help Craft Career Rooted in Reconciliation

Indigenous Studies student, Carter Forester, earns career experience in education and history through co-op placements at three different organizations

June 18, 2025
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
Trent University Logo

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

The Campaign For
Momentous
Action Research Leadership Debate Performance Connection Discovery Ideas Places Stewardship Support Possiblity

Peterborough

1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough, ON Canada, K9L 0G2

Toll Free: 1-855-MY-TRENT

Campus Map

Durham Greater Toronto Area

55 Thornton Road South
Oshawa, ON Canada, L1J 5Y1

Phone: 905-435-5100

Campus Map

Social Media Directory
  • Contact
  • Directions
  • Site Map
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • @ Copyright 2025 Trent University