Employer information
All NSCC programs require a component of work-integrated learning where students can apply their trained skills on the job. Employers like you can benefit greatly from taking on an NSCC student.
Benefits of hiring students
- Work-ready students for extra support during busy periods of the year or for special projects.
- Opportunities to evaluate and identify potential future employees as part of your long-term recruitment strategy.
- Fresh perspectives that students bring to your workforce.
- Opportunity to foster the next generation of employees by providing them with valuable career-related work experiences.
- Funding is available for employers who hire students and recent grads.
Hire a student or graduate
Interested in hiring an NSCC student or graduate? Interested in having an NSCC student for work experience? Post a job or co-op opportunity
Types of work placements
At NSCC we offer four broad categories of work experiences that prepare students for their professional or occupational field of study. View a comprehensive Employer Work Experience Guide (PDF 361KB)
Field experience
- 5 to 8 weeks (paid or unpaid)
- Field experiences provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills outside of the classroom
- Over 100 programs offer field experiences
- Most programs provide field experiences during the spring, although schedules vary by program
Professional practice
- Duration and term (fall/winter/spring/summer) varies depending on the program
- Professional practice is offered in the majority of our Health programs
- Professional practice is required for a professional license or designation (including clinical placement, practicums, preceptorships, etc.)
Co-operative education
- 12 to 16 weeks (paid)
- Over 50 diploma programs offer co-op
- Co-op is mandatory in Culinary Management* and Business - Hospitality
- NSCC follows Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada guidelines
Internship
- 14 weeks (paid)
- Our International Business and Oceans Technology programs include an internship during the final term
Funding for hiring students and graduates
There are a number of funding opportunities available to employers interested in hiring students and graduates.
Get financial help to hire a current student through these incentive programs:
- Canada Summer Jobs - funding to create summer jobs for students aged 15 to 30
- Co-op Education Incentive - funding to hire co-op students
- ECO Canada - student placement - funding to hire students in an environmental role
- Industrial Research Assistance Program (Youth Employment Program) - funding to encourage the hiring and training of youth (ages 15-30) who can provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics support
- Student Work Placement Program (SWAPP) - a variety of funding opportunities that provide work-integrated learning opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business
- Summer Student Skill Incentive (SKILL) - funding for non-profit organizations to hire summer students
Get financial help to hire graduates through these incentive programs:
- Clean Leadership Program - funding to hire graduates in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or environment-focused positions
- CiCan Career Launcher Internships - funding towards an intern's salary
- ECO Canada - employment programs - funding to support the hire of a grad in a new, full-time environmental job
- Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) - funding to cover a portion of a recent grad's first- and second-year salaries
- Industrial Research Assistance Program (Youth Employment Program) - funding to encourage the hiring and training of youth (ages 15-30) who can provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics support
- Mitacs Career Connect - funding for a 6-month placement valued at $20,000 to $25,000 in science, technology, engineering or math
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program - offers tax deductions for current and capital expenditures as well as investment tax credits
- Science and Technology Internship Program - provides an opportunity to recent graduates in natural science and engineering
- Work Smarts - funding to provide employment for recent grads
Insurance guidelines
Review our Work Integrated Learning - Insurance Guidelines (PDF 152KB) to learn more about student and partner/employer coverage requirements.
Contact us
Tell us your needs and we’ll help you find a student. Email