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Career and Experiential Education

Transform passion into profession with Career and Experiential Education at Algoma University. The CEE team is here to help you navigate the resources that are available to kick-start your career journey, including career readiness workshops, student job boards, networking opportunities and employer engagement.

Experiential Education engages students in hands-on experiences that connect theory to practice and builds transferable skills that employers want to see. Discover your path and unlock your potential with opportunities from Experiential Education! There are many ways to get out of the classroom and expand your learning, whether through cooperative education, internships, project-based learning or research opportunities: the EL team is here to help you grow. The Experiential Learning (EL) Hub is a central resource for students to learn about the opportunities available at Algoma University and support faculty and staff in the development, delivery, and sharing of resources for experiential learning. 

Learn more about the different ways that you can connect with experiential learning opportunities and community partners below.

For general inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]

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Career Hub

Welcome to the Career Hub, your first-step for navigating every stage of your career journey. Whether you’re preparing to enter the job market for the first time, exploring career options, looking to advance in your field, or need one-on-one support, our tools and guidance will support you every step of the way.

Visit Career Hub today to explore our comprehensive library of resources, programs, and services, or connect with our team for personalized support to achieve your career goals and prepare for a successful future.



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Co-operative Education

Co-operative Education, or Co-op, is designed to integrate undergraduate academic studies with paid work experience. Co-op provides students with meaningful, paid work experience, networking capabilities, and helps build and develop students’ competences and skill sets. Paid work terms allow students to explore and experience areas of career interest, while academic terms build a solid foundation of theoretical and conceptual knowledge in the area of study.

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Academic Internships

Algoma University’s Internship courses are designed to help students connect their academic studies with hands-on experience.  Students will gain invaluable experience by applying their academic knowledge and critical thinking skills in a work environment and will receive academic credit after completing the internship course. Algoma University has both domestic and international internships available.

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Global Learning Leadership Skills Development Program

GLLSDP is Algoma University’s new outbound mobility program that provides a unique blend of co-curricular and/or curricular experiential learning with international experience for students funded by Employment and Social Development Canada and Algoma University.

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Meet our Career and Experiential Education Team

The CEE team’s mission is to empower students by bridging academic learning with practical experience, equipping them to succeed in their careers and confidently navigate their future.

We support students, staff, faculty, and community partners with the design and implementation of curricular and co-curricular career and experiential education activities.
For general inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]

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Community Partners and Employers

Community partners and employers are the key links in connecting students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through experiential learning courses and programs. The Experiential Learning Hub is actively seeking partnerships with community organizations and businesses as placement hosts for co-ops, internships, and practicums. 

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Co-Curricular Record

Experiential Learning happens outside the classroom. The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an official document recognizing your accomplishments in areas such as campus life, community engagement, volunteer work, and student leadership. The CCR is complementary to your academic transcript and your résumé. It’s also a great way to showcase your transferable skills and extracurricular activities to potential employers!

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Research

Faculty members at Algoma University are engaged in cutting-edge research that creates outstanding learning opportunities for our students. Faculty research contributes to enhancing knowledge across the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. Our students have ample opportunities to develop solid research skills in a very supportive, dynamic and creative environment that is linked to our community and the world. Learn more about the different student research opportunities available!

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