Session Topic

Build your talent pool by hiring students
Co-op, internships and more: an overview of Dalhousie’s Work-Integrated Learning Programs

“Having access to a large group of students allows us to scale and be competitive. Access to the great talent from Dalhousie is a big differentiator for us.”  - Nevin Pick, MOBIA Technologies

Every year, industry-leading organizations across the country and beyond choose to hire thousands of Dalhousie students to help grow their business, solve immediate staffing challenges, and support long-term recruitment needs. As one of Canada’s most innovative research universities, Dal students are exposed to skills and concepts that can be directly applied to your organization.

This webinar will be an informative session where you’ll learn more about hiring students and recent grads. We’ll walk you through recruitment timelines, funding programs, and how you can hire the best talent. By participating, you will:

• Learn the best ways to engage with our students and recent grads
• Find out how to increase your organization’s brand awareness on campus (even virtually!)
• Receive an overview of the different funding programs available to Nova Scotia employers
• Discover the hiring options, programs, and work-integrated learning opportunities available to you

About the Facilitators

Cindy Ryan is the Employer Development Manager for Dalhousie University’s Management Career Services, Faculty of Management. She received a BBA in Management and has over 20 years of professional experience working for not-for-profit, provincial & federal Government, and post-secondary institutions. Cindy holds certifications as a Career Development Practitioner and Competency Assessor. She also has certifications in Adult Education, Portfolio Development, and Workplace Diversity. Cindy’s interests include travelling, being a community connector, long-term volunteer, and life-longer learner. 

Theresa Myra is the Employer Development Manager, for Work Integrated Learning & Co-operative Education at Dalhousie University. She has over 20 years of professional experience working for not-for-profit, provincial & federal governments and post-secondary. She received her Master of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2021. She is currently the Atlantic post-secondary rep on the national CEWIL Board (Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning). Theresa’s interests include travelling, spending time with her dogs and continuous learning.

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