CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM
Helping International Students Gain Experience to Enter the Canadian Workforce.
In partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada
Program Partners
Career Pathway Program, in partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada, is a first-of-its-kind free program that connects international students with employers for internship and project experience needed to transition into the Canadian workforce.
The program aims to create a meaningful connection between employers seeking skilled international students who are looking to kick-start their careers in Canada. A win-win solution for all the stakeholders involved.
We believe that these experiences are essential to helping international students build meaningful career pathways while simultaneously helping businesses address skills, talent and innovation gaps.
Engage in a 2-week Industry Project with Startups & SMEs
- Each company gets matched with up to 5 students to work on an assigned project individually for 2 weeks
- Projects can be in Business Consulting or Graphic Design.
- Students get trained on job search skills and receive mentorship throughout the entire program duration
- Only 50 students per cohort. Registrations are on a first come, first served basis for students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be an International student currently enrolled in a program in Canada.
- Have an active status of being a student. PGWP holder or work permit holder is not eligible.
Choose from 2 Different Project Streams
Graphic Design
Opportunity for employers and students to collaborate on a design-related projects such as:
- Social Media Post Design
- Poster Design
- Website Wireframe
- Branding
- UI/UX Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Careers in Marketing
Business Consulting
Opportunity for employers and students to collaborate on a business consulting projects such as:
- Market Research
- Sales Strategy
- Product Pitch Deck
- Lead Generation process
- Management Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Careers in Sales
Select from 6 Different Cohorts
International Students
- 2-week industry real-life projects in selected domains
- Meet and work with employers and build your network
- 6 weeks of on-demand & live job search training workshops (resume, networking, interview, and more)
- Mentorship sessions with industry professionals
- Get considered for full-time employment
Employers
- Provide 2-week industry real-life projects in selected domains to students
- Build your future talent pipeline with a diverse talent pool of international students
- Resources to support in the hiring process and cultivating a more inclusive work environment
Get Hired for Full-Time Internship & Co-op
If you are looking for a full-time internship or co-op opportunity, join the Isempower portal to browse the latest internship & co-op jobs from top employers that want to hire you.
Once you are placed in a company, we will provide complimentary post-placement training on cross-cultural workplace for success and business English communication to help you excel in the workforce.
Post-secondary Institutions
Become a partner to help your international students gain experience and transition into the workforce.
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Contact Us
For questions about the Career Pathway Program please contact
Venky Karuppiah, Program Manager – CPP
