Science Internship Program (SIP) - BSc. Planning
Faculty of Science undergraduate students in the BSc. Specialization in Planning may be interested in applying to complete and internship to enhance their studies.
Internships are 4, 8, 12 or 16 months in duration and begin in September, January or May. Students who complete a cumulative total of a minimum of 8 months of work experience are eligible for a parchment notation. A student can complete either two, 4 month internships, or one 8, 12 or 16 month internship.
Eligibility
Students eligible to participate in the Science Internship Program are required to:
Be enrolled in a general, specialization or honors degree program as a full-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science.
Have completed a minimum of *24 to enter SciWorks and *48 to go on a placement. No more than *105 credits by the time you are to start your placement. This means having at least 3 courses left to complete in a degree.
After completing an internship students have to return to University to a full course load (at least 3 courses) to finish their degree.
Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.3 or higher in the previous fall/ winter terms. Admission average will be used for transfer students with no prior fall/ winter in the Faculty of Science.
International students who are accepted into SIP must obtain a coop/intern work permit prior to applying for positions.
Please note that participating in the internship program is an investment that might add a year to a 4-year science degree. Students, who successfully complete an internship of 8 months or longer are awarded a "with internship" designation on their parchment.
How to Apply
Applications open in three intakes: September, January and May and close at the end of their respective months.
To apply, you have to sign up with campusBRIDGE the job portal to get access to all the internship postings. After signing in with your CCID and password you will have to select ONE program you want to apply through (click on internship in the box on the left side; ONLY apply once to the program), upload your most recent transcript and wait for the SIP team to assess your profile. Once you have received access to SciWorks and a confirmation email from the SIP team you can see all the job postings in the portal and can apply to the ones you are interested in.
For more information on internship timelines within your degree, tuition fees and course, as well as potential awards, please visit the Science Internship Program website.
AWE (Arts Work Experience) - BA. Planning
Faculty of Arts undergraduate students in the Departments of Planning may consider applying for Discipline Specific Internships directly related to those fields of study.
Internships are 4, 8 or 12 months in duration and begin in September, January or May. Students who complete a cumulative total of a minimum of 8 months of work experience are eligible for a parchment notation.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Planning Internship Program, students must have completed:
Be enrolled in the BA Planning Major
Normally have completed *48-105 credits, and be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.3 GPA
Recommended completion of HGP 310 and 315 (or equivalent)
How to Apply
To apply to Arts Work Experience, fill out an application in campusBRIDGE. Login under the "students" menu using your CCID and password. Once in, click "Arts Work Experience (AWE)" in the left hand navigation menu to be directed to the AWE application. *If you have any issues accessing campusBRIDGE please contact artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca
You will be required to submit three documents:
Statement of interest that includes the following: a description of why you want to participate in an AWE program option, and how you anticipate that it may impact your future career goals; the career, industry or employment sector(s) that you are most interested in; and the skills that you hope to develop during your work experience term(s). Please include your anticipated start date (September, January, or May) and the length of work term you hope to participate in (4, 8, 12, or 16 months). Your statement of interest should be a maximum of one page (single-spaced).
A copy of your resumé
A copy of your unofficial transcript (downloaded from BearTracks)
Book an intake meeting with Arts Co-op Staff:
After you have submitted your application, please email artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca to set-up an intake meeting with a Work Experience Coordinator. Please indicate your program of study (e.g. English, Psychology, Planning etc.) and 3 meeting times that work best with your schedule. The intake meeting should take approximately half an hour to complete. The purpose of the meeting is for you to learn more about your work experience and for us to learn more about your employment interests and skill development goals.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Arts Work Experience welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and expression.
If you require accommodations in the application process please contact us at artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca
Questions?
Contact Laura Kerslake, Career Development Officer
Email: laura.kerslake@ualberta.ca
The above information is retrieved from https://www.ualberta.ca/arts/student-services/arts-work-experience/information-for-students/discipline-specific-internships.html
AWE (Arts Work Experience) - BA. Human Geography
Arts Work Experience consists of flexible program options for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts that integrates academic and workplace learning.
Arts Co-op is an optional program open to all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts. The program alternates periods of paid full-time employment with academic semesters. Students are able to put the transferable skills they gain in the classroom to work in professional settings for periods of four, eight, 12 or 16 months. If students complete a cumulative total of 12 months of work experience they will receive a co-op notation on their degree parchment. Work experience terms start in September, January or May each year.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Arts Co-op program, students must*:
Be a continuing undergraduate student in a Faculty of Arts degree program (General or Honours)
Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.3 GPA)
Have completed between *30-105 credits
*Meeting minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee program acceptance. See Co-operative Education (Work Experience) Program complete calendar entry for more details.
How to Apply:
To apply to Arts Work Experience, fill out an application in campusBRIDGE. Login under the "students" menu using your CCID and password. Once in, click "Arts Work Experience (AWE)" in the left hand navigation menu to be directed to the AWE application. *If you have any issues accessing campusBRIDGE please contact artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca
You will be required to submit three documents:
Statement of interest that includes the following: a description of why you want to participate in an AWE program option, and how you anticipate that it may impact your future career goals; the career, industry or employment sector(s) that you are most interested in; and the skills that you hope to develop during your work experience term(s). Please include your anticipated start date (September, January, or May) and the length of work term you hope to participate in (4, 8, 12, or 16 months). Your statement of interest should be a maximum of one page (single-spaced).
A copy of your resumé
A copy of your unofficial transcript (downloaded from BearTracks)
Book an intake meeting with Arts Co-op Staff:
After you have submitted your application, please email artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca to set-up an intake meeting with a Work Experience Coordinator. Please indicate your program of study (e.g. English, Psychology, Planning etc.) and 3 meeting times that work best with your schedule. The intake meeting should take approximately half an hour to complete. The purpose of the meeting is for you to learn more about your work experience and for us to learn more about your employment interests and skill development goals.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Arts Work Experience welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and expression.
If you require accommodations in the application process please contact us at artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca
Questions?
Contact Arts Work Experience
Email: artsworkexperience@ualberta.ca
The above information is retrieved from https://www.ualberta.ca/arts/student-services/arts-work-experience/information-for-students/arts-co-op.html
GSIP (Graduate Student Internship Program)
The Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP) provides opportunities for University of Alberta graduate students to gain valuable work experience through paid, meaningful internships in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. GSIP is not a co-op program.
Apply for Internship
Follow the steps below to apply for an internship through the Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP):
Step 1: Confirm you are eligible.
Eligible applicants must:
Be a registered University of Alberta Master's or PhD student; and
Be enrolled full-time or part-time in a University of Alberta graduate program when applying for an internship. Students may convocate during the internship, but should be registered as a student when applying for an internship.
Please note:
University of Alberta graduate students on a Study Permit are expected to follow the work hour regulations as laid out on their Study Permit; and
Employers will pay interns a fair and competitive salary. Funding MAY be available for a wage subsidy for employers to hire an intern.
Step 2: Apply for internships.
Available internships can be viewed under the GSIP heading in campusBridge and new opportunities will be posted as they become available throughout the year;
Students may apply for any GSIP internship for which they are qualified by following the instructions in the job posting; and
Employers will contact the students they would like to interview.
Please note:
Students are able to create their own GSIP opportunity. Please contact GSIP staff to explore this option;
When applying for internships or other employment opportunities, we recommend visiting the University of Alberta Career Centre in the Students' Union Building (SUB) or visiting the Professional Development website for resources and support with writing your resume/CV and cover letter in preparing for an interview.
Step 3: Fulfill internship requirements.
Successful student interns are expected to fulfill the job requirements for the duration of the internship while carrying out their academic requirements;
To ensure a successful internship, the student is expected to:
Meet with their internship supervisor assigned by the employer to clarify responsibilities and identify learning outcomes;
Complete any agreed-upon deliverables within the internship duration;
Submit hours worked to the supervisor; and
Participate in assessment activities with GSIP staff to evaluate the placement and program.
Questions?
Contact Navita Kalra, Graduate Student Internship Program Career Advisor
Email: gsip@ualberta.ca
Phone: (780) 492-7949
The above information is retrieved from https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/professional-development/internship/index.html