In the course, students learn how to find and apply for jobs in the Communications field and then gain professional experience by working with a partner organization over the fall and winter terms. The details of each student's placement are determined through consultation with the placement supervisor, the instructor, and the student. Prerequisite: A minimum 70% cumulative average and 10.0 university credits. Open only to students in the Communications program or with permission of the instructor.
Current Placement Opportunities
Storyteller for Sustainability: Field Placement Kick-starts Student’s Climate Communications Career
“Through my program, I was able to find a placement with an employer that connected with my goal to build a career in communications,”
“After taking the Communications field placement course, I’m assured of my ability to both market myself to employers and deliver results for them.”
The Herman Kassinger Foundation
The Herman Kassinger Foundation has committed $50,000 to Trent University Durham GTA to support experiential learning opportunities. The foundation's generous gift will increase and deepen career-boosting experiences, providing students with the real-world skills and knowledge they need to become sought-after candidates with the Region's top employers.
