For Employers
Careerspace facilitates meaningful and valuable experiences between motivated students and organizations.
Trent Advantage
Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world.
Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities.
Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration.
As a member of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers, Careerspace follows their "Guidelines for Ethical Recruitment".
Job postings and on-campus recruitment must conform to the Ontario Employment Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please refer to the Trent Employer/ Recruiter Recruitment Policy for more information.
Funding for Employers
The Student Work Placement Program is a wage subsidy program that gives post-secondary students from across Canada opportunities to engage in experiential learning through paid work experience, regardless of their discipline. The program is funded through Employment and Social Development Canada who work with Employer Delivery Partners, a group of recognized associations and organizations representing the interest of employers in particular industries, to provide student work placements and wage subsidies of up to $7,500.
Get Involved with Careerspace
Careerspace is your on-campus and online resource for recruiting qualified students and graduates for your organization. Contact us today
Your account on the student experience portal gives you access to:
Student Job Board: Post opportunities for students and recent graduates free of charge. Co-op Job Board: Hire a Trent co-op student by posting opportunities on the Co-op Job Board. For more information, visit this page. Career Events: Attend to meet eager students looking for information about your opportunities
Returning Users - Employer/Recruiter Login
New Users - Employer/Recruiter Registration
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Experiential Learning
Looking to add a valued member to your team and help bring a student’s education to life? Experiential learning at Trent University has numerous benefits both for employers and the young leaders of tomorrow.
With opportunities including traditional co-op placements and beyond, experiential learning is accessible and worthwhile for all types of organizations.
Trent students are eager to take on new challenges in exciting and creative environments. Whether it be in a traditional work environment, out in the field, on a stage, or in a competition, our students are ready to get involved.
Co-op
Trent offers 25+ competitive co-op programs in programs across the Humanities, Social Sciences, School of Business, and Sciences. Co-op allows your business to hire an eager, talented, and motivated student for full-time work, bolstering your talent pipeline and supporting your special projects.
Co-op employers may be eligible for special funding incentives including federal wage subsidies and a provincial tax credit
Reach out to a member of our Co-op Team to get the process started today!
Ethical Recruitment
As a member of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers, Careerspace follows their "Guidelines for Ethical Recruitment".
Job postings and on-campus recruitment must conform to the Ontario Employment Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please refer to the Trent Employer/ Recruiter Recruitment Policy for more information.
Hiring and Engaging Diverse Student Talent
This comprehensive toolkit is designed to empower recruiters and employers to foster equitable and inclusive workplaces that support diverse students and recent graduates, ultimately equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the current labour market. Access the toolkit below
For Trent Faculty & Staff
Careerspace is your partner in providing students with resources, knowledge, and experiences designed to strengthen their education.
Looking to help a student develop their career?
Careerspace has plenty of resources available to support staff and faculty on funding for student positions, posting jobs, attending on-campus career events, career development for students and more.
Trent also has a unique experiential learning program that allows students to discover their passions, build confidence in their futures, and immerse themselves in meaningful education.
As students begin to pursue their futures, Careerspace provides practical resources to help communicate their education to the broader community.
You can following this guide for step-by-step instructions on how to post your opportunity to the Job Board on our Student Experience Portal.
Hiring and Engaging Diverse Student Talent
This comprehensive toolkit is designed to empower recruiters and employers to foster equitable and inclusive workplaces that support diverse students and recent graduates, ultimately equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the current labour market. Access the toolkit below.
Hiring and Engaging Diverse Student Talent: Employer Toolkit
- Get involved in students' career development
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Careerspace is always looking for ways to link with other Trent departments. Do you have any ideas on how, together, we can help students in their career planning/direction? Whether it's contacting us for an in-class presentation, referring an employer, or recommending a resource for Careerspace, we would love to hear from you.
Are you interested in acting as a mentor for Trent students and recent graduates? Check out TrentUConnect for staff and faculty. - Career development activities for students
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Refer your students to our services and resources.
- "What Can I Do With My Trent Degree In ..." - Tip sheet for every discipline
- Workshops and Appointments
- Career and Workforce Readiness - Asynchronous job search modules
- Career Events
- Student Job Board
- Classroom Presentation
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Contact Careerspace to arrange an in-class presentation. We can simply cover our services in 10 minutes, or provide a longer discussion on the career topic of your choice. Reasonable notice is required for scheduling purposes. To arrange a workshop email careers@trentu.ca or fill out the Workshop Request Form.
- Discipline specific workshops
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In collaboration with departments and/or student associations, we can deliver workshops tailored to a specific discipline. We look after the content of the session and ask the department/student association to look after marketing, space and other logistics. Previous workshops have included: Careers in Economics, Careers for Sociology Majors, Résumés for Nursing Students. To arrange a workshop email careers@trentu.ca or fill out the Workshop Request Form.
- Co-op
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Did you know that you can hire a co-op student on campus? Co-op students are available for full-time work and can assist your department during busy periods, launch special projects, and support with day-to-day operations.
If you receive TWSP/TSWEP funding, you can use that funding to hire an eligible co-op student.
Reach out to a member of our Co-op Team today to get the process started!
Learn More - Register for an Event
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Log into the Student Experience Portal - Events Calendar to check out Careerspace upcoming events and workshops.
