Students in this postgraduate professional program are interested in gaining experience in all manners of museum and cultural sector work : projects in collection management/registration; education/programming/outreach; interpretive planning; exhibition planning; preparation; curatorial assistance; cultural sector social media and marketing; project planning and research; and/or, working with archival collections . These students are in the final stages of completing eight-months of intensive professional training, including postgraduate courses in: professional practice; project management; collection management; care of collections; education and programming; interpretive writing; exhibition planning and design fundamentals; social media and marketing; and contemporary museum publics and roles. 2025 placements will be conducted full-time in the second half of the winter semester from March 3-April 17, for a total of 250 hours (an average of 36 hours per week over the 7 weeks). There is some flexibility in the timing of the placement project. Students will have finished all other coursework and been coached on professional practice prior to taking up their placements. Supervisors will work with the student to develop a Learning Plan for the placement, including regular check-ins on progress toward the learning objectives the student has set for their experience. Placement supervisors should be seasoned museum/cultural sector professionals willing and able to mentor a postgraduate student.

PRIVATE CENTENNIAL EXPERIENCE FOR CENTENNIAL STUDENTS ONLY Advance Ontario connects eligible Ontario post-secondary students with remote internships to build in-demand skills. Ontario employers mentor students through paid 60-hour projects over 2-8 weeks. Powered by Riipen, the program promotes workforce diversity and aims to create lasting job opportunities while boosting Ontario’s economy. Visit our Help Centre to read our key dates , FAQs & our Terms and Conditions .   Employers:  Submit your project match request by February 14th, 2025 to participate in this cohort. You'll review applications and choose 1-4 students for your project. You must accept at least one student by February 28th, 2025 to participate. The project can start anywhere from January 20th, 2025 until March 3rd 2025 , and work cannot begin until the start date. Students must complete the onboarding survey, click "start project" on Riipen and complete all deliverables, including 60 work log hours, in at least 2 weeks or by the end date. Check out Getting Started with Advance Ontario: Employers for more information. Students:  Students are invited on a first-come, first-served basis and must apply here. There are 50 spots in this cohort, and once filled, remaining applications will be canceled. If invited, you must apply to projects by February 28th, 2025 and start by March 3rd, 2025 if accepted. You can apply to THREE projects at a time. Once an employer accepts one of your applications, your remaining applications will be canceled, and that project will be yours for the rest of the cohort. 

This experience is designed for learners in the Business of Recreation & Entrepreneurship program, where they gain insights into the recreation industry's business dynamics and entrepreneurial strategies. Learners are equipped with skills in market analysis, business planning, and innovative thinking, enabling them to tackle real-world projects. By applying these skills, learners can assist companies in developing new recreational products, optimizing business operations, or exploring new market opportunities.

Centennial College's Customer Skills course prepares first-year students with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in Level 1 and Level 2 technical support roles in helpdesk environments. Learners are trained in user interaction, multi tier incident management problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, using industry-standard Incident Management help desk applications like LBE Help Desk Software. The course focuses on developing the technical and business skills required for entry-level user support roles. Learners aim to build proficiency in troubleshooting, customer communication, and workload management while gaining hands-on experience working with real-world problems. Employers participating in this collaboration are expected to engage in regular communication with students, provide necessary project information, be present during the final presentation, and offer constructive feedback through the Riipen platform. This feedback will guide learners in refining their technical support and customer service abilities.

Students in Centennial College’s Storyworks course are eager to gain practical experience in a broad range of cultural organizations from museums and archives, to arts organizations and service providers. These advanced students are completing coursework designed to support their transition into professional roles, including intensive training in project management, collaborative teamwork, and client-focused delivery. Under faculty supervision, learners work directly with external clients, aiming to build professional portfolios, gain valuable references, and contribute meaningful results to their partner organizations.

Centennial College invites you to collaborate with our final-year, Game Development students. With hands-on experience in game programming, they are eager to apply their skills to create fully functional game or simulation apps. Through this experience, students can support with artificial intelligence, network programming, user interface design, and game testing while gaining invaluable project management and teamwork experience. As an employer, you’ll play a crucial role in guiding students by providing regular feedback, and sharing relevant resources. Your participation ensures a meaningful learning experience for our students while delivering valuable outcomes for your organization.

The Workplace and Wellness Health Promotion program, facilitated by Centennial College's School of Community and Health Studies, is one of the first graduate certificate programs of its kind in Canada. As such, it enjoys a respected national and international reputation and is recognized by leading employers. The Workplace and Wellness Health Promotion program will prepare students to promote the total well-being of individuals and groups within corporate and community contexts. If you have a health and wellness related project, bring on one or more students to be your virtual interns for 14 weeks to help. Students are available for 462 hours of placement over 14 weeks, beginning January 2025. The placements are on an unpaid basis. Best to email me at nkolar@my.centennialcollege.ca to continue this conversation. We are looking for about 3 more placement sites for a few students.

Learners in Centennial College's Mobile Application Development Project course focus on developing their skills in mobile app design, agile methodologies, and project management while addressing real-world challenges. They seek to enhance their abilities in teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication throughout the project. Students are required to work in teams of 4-5 to design and implement a complete mobile app (native app, hybrid app, React Native, or mobile web app) and create the artifact design by applying agile software development methodologies and project management principles. Employers are expected to provide regular communication, guidance, and essential information related to the project. They will also be invited to attend the final presentation and provide constructive feedback on the students' work via the Riipen platform.

Centennial College's Advanced Aerospace Project course empowers learners in their final year to design and develop prototypes relevant to the aerospace industry. These students have engineering knowledge and skills in project management, teamwork, and advanced manufacturing processes. The course aims to cultivate initiative and creativity while preparing them for real-world challenges in aerospace. Through this collaboration, employers can guide and mentor future engineers while benefiting from innovative solutions tailored to industry needs. Employers are expected to maintain regular communication with learners, providing guidance and necessary project information. Additionally, employers should be available for the final presentation and offer constructive feedback to the student teams through the Riipen platform.

Centennial College’s AI Capstone Project learners collaborate to research, design, and develop AI-driven applications that solve real-world problems. They bring expertise in AI techniques and data analysis to deliver innovative and scalable applications integrated with AI capabilities. Throughout this experience, students will develop their skills in ethical AI practices, advanced programming, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Students will primarily focus on building end-to-end AI solutions and capabilities and proof of concepts. Students may have limited UX/UI, front-end/back-end development, cloud deployment, etc. capabilities. Employers engaging in this collaboration are expected to provide regular communication and guidance, share relevant project information, attend a virtual final presentation, and offer constructive feedback on the project progress and final demonstration using the Riipen platform. Employers are expected to provide data with full metadata, and clean data for the projects as much as possible.