OFN Members: Pair Up With an Algonquin College Student!
- Hayley Combaluzier
- Dec 17, 2024
- 2 min read
On September 6, 2023, the Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment Management Degree at Algonquin College welcomed the first cohort of students. This Honours Business degree is designed to cultivate expertise in event management, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to embark on careers across various sectors, including festivals and events.
A component of this unique degree will be real-world experience which includes two paid, four-month co-op placements ensuring that students gain practical, hands-on experience. For those interested, here is information about how to apply and potential grant opportunities.
Co-op Funding:
The Canada Summer Jobs grant is open until
– (for
. You can combine it with the $2500-3000 co-op Ontario tax incentive.
You can apply without having yet selected a student and you can still post; the program will mark the job as dependent on funding.
Here’s a link to all funding for co-op placements. Interested parties can also look at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Magnet.
General Co-op Info:
4 months, paid, full time (30-40 hours per week)
Employer covers for workplace safety insurance (alternate workplace safety or WSIB) or third-party liability coverage
Co-op Eligible Programs and Availability:https://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/our-programs/
Important Date/Deadlines: https://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/important-co-op-dates/
Recruitment Process: https://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/employers/recruitment-process/
Employer Terms/Conditions: https://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/employer-terms-of-services/
Funding Opportunities:https://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/funding/
For more information about our program please click here, where you'll find the program website, see articles about this dynamic industry, and be able to
to see what's happening in the day in the life of a Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment student. For further information reach out to Program Coordinator Sylvia Densmore at densmos@algonquincollege.com.
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