Work Experience

Launch Your Ideas

Group projects have turned into a game-changing product right here on campus. Organizations like eHUB and TEC Edmonton are here to help get a project off the ground or get the product to market — all while you pursue your degree.

You Learn by Doing

We have maker spaces across our campuses that allow our doers to do, our tinkers to tink, and our creators to create: 

• Student Innovation Centre 
• The Shack: Science Hardware Makerspace
• The Elko Engineering Garage 
• Printmaking and design studios

Test Drive Your Career

Build your work experience and resumé with an internship, job shadowing, and career mentoring opportunities. Here are a few resources that will connect you to employers in virtually every field:

• Co-ops, practicums, and internships in every direct-entry faculty
  • Arts Work Experience
  • Engineering Co-op programs
  • Science Internship Program
• The University of Alberta Career Centre
• Transition to Career (T2C)

Make a Difference

Gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector when you choose a placement with a local organization. Community Service-Learning (CSL) allows you to give back to the community while drawing real-life connections to social issues. You can also add a Certificate in Community Engagement and Service-Learning to your degree when you complete more than one CSL course.