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Experiential and work integrated learning

Ontario Tech University has a long history of offering experiential and work-integrated learning to its students. These activities enrich student learning while preparing them for their future careers. For the organizations who hire them, it is a valuable and effective way to access the fresh thinking, skills and capabilities that students offer while also building a network of future employees.

Academic programs with experiential learning opportunities:

This table highlights the experiential learning opportunities available by program.
  • Education Studies 
  • Research thesis
  • Consulting project (engaged educator project)
  • Education
  • Practicums
  • All programs
  • Industry or community agency-sponsored research projects
  • Teaching and research assistantships
  • Entrepreneurship programs
  • International placements
  • Work-study opportunities
Students engaged in work integrated learning
School boards

Select partners

  • Conference of Independent Schools
  • Durham Catholic District School Board
  • Durham District School Board
  • Grandview Kids
  • Halton District School Board
  • Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
  • Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
  • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
  • Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Catholic District School Board
  • Toronto Catholic District School Board
  • Toronto District School Board
  • York Catholic District School Board
  • York Region District School Board
  • Wellington Catholic District School Board

Did you know?

  • Cooperative Education is a new option for Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies starting Fall 2025
  •   The engaged educator project allows students to conduct a digital learning consulting project with an external organization, network or community group.
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Ontario Tech University—opening doors for students:

  •   Ontario Tech students secure jobs within two years of graduation
  •   Graduates share that the skills developed while at Ontario Tech were closely related to their employment
  •   As a result, Ontario Tech graduates report that their program of study was related to their employment