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Get Ready for a Transformative Learning Experience

Academics at Trent University Durham combine the latest learning innovations with in-class connections unheard of in today’s mega-university settings. Our inviting campus setting enables a collaborative model where learning is personal, purposeful and transformative.
 

Welcome Future Students

Considering a degree at Trent University? You’ve made a great choice. Trent University is a wonderful place to pursue your academic journey.
 

Your Chance to Get Involved

At Trent University Durham, academics are just the beginning of your university experience. The campus offers a wide variety of programs, services and opportunities to ensure both your academic and social success.
 

A Hub of Learning and Innovation

Building on a tradition of academic excellence spanning nearly four decades, Trent Durham offers a dynamic and rigorous education experience grounded in the social sciences and humanities and unparalleled in the Durham Region and eastern GTA.
 

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Career Services

One-to-One Career Advising

Whether you are wanting to find a part-time job during your studies, explore options for further study, or learn how to start your career, Career Services can provide you with the tools, resources, and skills to be successful. 

Career Advising

Why visit a career advisor?

  • Trying to decide on a career path that's right for you?   Career advising can assist you with the career planning process.  You will have the chance to learn more about opportunities that are available.  Check out the online resources before your appointment.
  • Need help with your work search? Career advising can also help you with planning an effective work search, learning the fine art of networking, and enhancing your interview skills.

Book an Appointment

1) Go to www.trentu.ca/sep
2) Login using your MyTrent username and password
3) Click on “Book Appointments-Durham Campus” on the left side of the screen.

Not sure who to call or what you might need? Call the Front Desk at 905-435-5100

 

Career Centre Opportunities 

Durham Community Care Summer Positions
Deadline: Friday, March 17, 2017 at 5:00PM

Durham Community Care is hiring for over 15 different summer job positions around the Durham region! Community Care Durham is a multi-service, registered charitable organization that provides Home Support, Respite and COPE Mental Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to aging, physical, and/or mental health. These amazing opportunities include Home Support Workers, Mental Health Services Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Adult Day Program and more! These positions will allow you to obtain valuable experience in a variety of work fields, while helping develop skills for future job positions. The application deadline for all of the positions are Friday, March 17, 2017  at 5:00 p.m. and applications are online on the Community Care website
 

Ontario Shores Centre of Mental Health Sciences Summer Student Positions
Deadline: Monday, March 20, 2017

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you. Ontario Shores is accepting resumes for a variety of summer student positions.
Some of them may be in the following areas: Communications and Public Affairs, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Wellness Department, Corporate Services and more!
Please outline your area(s) of interest in your cover letter. Please forward your resume and cover letter to hr@ontarioshores.ca - Competition #: 40-17
 

Ontario Public Service Summer Employment Opportunities
Deadline: Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Every year, the Ontario Public Service, related agencies and community groups, provide 5,000 students with jobs across the province. These jobs help Ontario students with limited work experience develop transferable skills, support their career goals and learn more about the Ontario Public Service! Summer Employment Opportunities are full-time, temporary positions ranging from 7 – 18 weeks between May and September. These positions enable students across the province to gain valuable work experience and develop skills which are transferable to the labour market.
 

Summer Company - Turn Your Ideas into a Business
Deadline: Apply Early - Space is limited and the program reaches capacity quickly

Summer Company allows you to go beyond your typical student summer job and turn your idea into a business. Start in June or July and finish by Labour Day. The program provides Ontario students ages 15-29 up to $3,000 and hands-on coaching and mentoring to help you start and operate your business. The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) manages the Summer Company program. Contact Ashley McBride, Summer Company Coordinator for any questions, (905) 668 4949 ext 226.

 

Online Career Resources

The Career Centre in Peterborough

www.trentu.ca/careers