Build your Talent Pipeline
Partner with the Trent School of Business and Department of Economics to access a pool of talented, motivated, and workplace-ready students. Whether you are looking for fill short-term roles, bring in fresh perspectives, or invest in future long-term employees, our co-op, internship, and field placement programs offer flexible, impactful ways to engage with emerging talent.
Why Hire a Trent Business or Economics Student?
- Fill roles in any area of business such as accounting, marketing, HR, finance or management with motivated, skilled business students
- Access up-to-date skills within the field; gain a fresh perspective and uncover innovative solutions
- Meet short-term hiring needs for special projects or employee absences with in-person, hybrid or remote roles
- Access a targeted pool of qualified students
- Provide meaningful mentorship to a student early in their career
- Enjoy opportunities for federal funding and provincial tax credits
Hear from Our Partners
"We love working with Trent students! Their passion, eagerness to learn, and fresh perspectives bring so much value"
— Trista Greer, CEO, For the Love of Marketing"Hiring interns is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. They bring fresh insights and become the pipeline to our future talent."
— Sheena M. Thornton, HR Manager, Baker Tilly KDN LLP
Options for Hiring a Student
We offer three dynamic options for hiring a Trent Business or Economics student: co-ops, internships, and placements, each designed to connect your organization with talented, motivated students ready to contribute.
Co-ops
Co-op is a structured program where students alternate between academic study and full-time, paid work terms. Work terms are 4 months in length, and some are consecutive, creating 8-month terms. Trent School of Business offers four co-op streams: Business, Accounting, Economics, and Accounting & Economics. Each program allows students to gain hands-on experience in their field while contributing meaningfully to real-world projects.
For more information about hiring a co-op student, click here.
Internships
Internships are full-time, paid work experiences for fourth-year students, lasting 6, 8, 12, or 16 months. They provide employers with access to emerging talent who apply academic knowledge to practical projects in fields such as accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, and management.
For more information about hiring an intern, click here.
Placements
Placements are part-time work experiences for fourth-year business students, lasting a minimum of 100 hours over a term. Placement opportunities may be paid or unpaid. Students engage in meaningful tasks and projects with local organizations, applying course knowledge while developing professional skills and networks.
For more information about hiring a placement student, click here.
