Trinity Western University

By hiring TWU students and graduates, you tap into a pool of talent possessing skills, qualities, and competencies for the future of work, making them valuable assets in the workforce.

To post your opportunity, we encourage you to utilize our Career Connect system. This platform allows you to post full time, part time, seasonal and *work integrated learning opportunities. Your organization may request a free account. It is the quickest and most efficient way to connect with TWU talent.

*Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a form of curricular experiential education that formally integrates a student’s academic studies with quality experiences within a workplace or practice setting. WIL experiences include an engaged partnership of at least: an academic institution, a host organization, and a student. WIL can occur at the course or program level and includes the development of student learning objectives and outcomes related to: employability, agency, knowledge and skill mobility and life-long learning. (CEWIL)

At TWU, these experiences are either coordinated within the Academic Faculties or the Centre for Calling & Career Development. WIL short term unpaid placements such as practicum and field placements are coordinated by the program coordinators within the faculty or school. WIL longer term paid placements like internships and co-ops are typically coordinated with support of the CCCD. Academic programs of study may require a different number of hours to be completed and be scheduled at a particular time of year.

BENEFITS OF HIRING A WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING STUDENT
Students bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm to the workplace.
WIL programs offer access to diversely talented and highly motivated students and sometimes aid in vetting students before the hiring process begins, which reduces recruiting costs.
WIL students are short-term employees, which can be helpful to businesses in temporary times of need.
WIL terms may be an opportunity to evaluate a potential long-term employee before committing: many employers choose to hire co-op students after graduation.
WIL students can work on a wide range of assignments, from specific projects to general support. 

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.