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.

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 (PDF 153KB)
• 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.

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