Career and experiential learning

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Career and experiential learning

Take advantage of all the opportunities available to learn by doing and acquire the skills you need to achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Add tools to your toolbox and get set to change the world!

Career development

Get career-ready with the help of our career counsellors at the Career Corner. Expand your skill set, prepare your job search and get ready to meet employers.

Prepare your career

Experiential learning

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Bruno Juru Get the career tools you need

Experiential learning is a form of activity related to your field of study that includes skill development objectives, feedback from supervisors, and reflection activity. Experiential learning opportunities can include but are not limited to, hands-on lab experiences, internships, fieldwork, studying abroad, academic research, studio performances, and much more.

Experience categories

Explore the categories below or contact our experts at the Career Corner to find a personalized experiential learning opportunity tailored to your interests.

Are you interested in taking on a part-time student job, gain work experience in the summer or starting a full-time career after graduation? Find the ideal work experience for you.

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Co-op Program

Co-operative education is the answer when you are working towards your future. Here is how it works. Study terms and paid work terms alternate. You end up with a degree and a year or more of practical work experience.

Discover the Co-op Program

On campus employment

Discover new aspects of uOttawa and get practical job experience that can be very attractive to future employers right here on campus.

Work on campus

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Entrepreneurship hub

Your entrepreneurial journey starts here! Learn more about entrepreneurial events, workshops and programs offered on campus.

Explore eHub programs

See all workshops and events

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Job search tools

Looking for a part-time job during your studies, a summer work experience or a full-time career post-graduation? Search for your ideal job with the tool that best applies to what you’re looking for.

Search for your ideal job