Flexible Internship in Agri-Food

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What is the Flexible Internship in Agri-Food?

The Flexible Internship in Agri-Food is an innovative program, which is comprised of an upper-year university credit course designed to teach job relevant skills and an internship with a host organization.

U of G is seeking to collaborate with host organizations located in Canada and internationally, to establish internships.

Internship Details

  • 40-hour, unpaid internships that contribute to the agri-food sector
  • In workplace setting, with the potential for remote work
  • Insurance liability for unpaid placements funded by the Ontario Ministry for Colleges and Universities
  • Internships offered either in a concentrated period (i.e. 1 week) or part-time over several weeks/months
  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students across most disciplines

Benefits for Host Organizations

  • Flexible internship model for host organizations
  • Stronger talent pipelines for industry
  • Opportunity to provide input on industry-relevant skills and needs
  • Strategic partnership opportunity

Contact

Boris Martín (boris@uoguelph.ca)

Terms of Participation

Terms of Participation for the Flexible Internship in Agri-Food (PDF).

Experience Profiles

  • Bhavya Dhawan

    Bhavya is a highly engaged student at the University of Guelph. She has been a peer helper, and worked on campus as student staff, and through the work study program. In addition to this, she has also engaged in applied research in the curriculum.

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