George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
What is Work Experience?
A co-op or internship gives students a chance to apply the knowledge they have gained in their program in a workplace, learning hands-on and enhancing their skills. Students gain critical work experience, establish contacts with potential employers and extend their professional network for their future career plans. Co-op Work Experience Terms are paid and Internships are unpaid.
Why Should You Consider Completing Work Experience?
Work Experience offers students the opportunity to:
- Explore career interests to help determine the type of jobs to pursue after graduation
- Gain practical knowledge about various workplace environments, expectations, behaviours and ethics
- Gain relevant work experience and contacts to help secure a full-time job in the relevant field
- Develop essential employability skills
Find out when work terms are offered
Work Experience terms are offered year-round. However, the timing and sequencing of Work Experience terms is dependent on the program of study:
School of Management
| Program* | Job Posting Begin | Work Term |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Business Administration – Human Resources (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
Business Administration – International Business (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Business Administration – Project Management (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Human Resources Management (Graduate Certificate) | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
School of Marketing and Financial Services
| Program* | Job Posting Begin | Work Term |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration – Accounting (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Business Administration – Finance (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Business Administration – Marketing (Advanced Diploma) ** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) - Accounting (Degree)*** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) - Financial Planning (Degree)*** | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
| May September January | September – December January – April May – August | |
| Marketing Management Financial Services (Graduate Certificate) | September January | January – April May – August |
| Sport and Event Marketing (Graduate Certificate) | May September January | September – December January – April May – August |
* Programs subject to change
** Available for 4 or 8 months depending on approval
*** Require 420 hrs (full-time or part-time basis)
Learn more about work terms
Find out which programs are eligible and what is required of students. You can also check out frequently asked questions.
Get all the information you need including how to register, required documents, the workflow, and resources.
Discover how to use GBCareers to find a work term. We also explain the job approval process for when you find your own job.
Learn about work permits, timelines and the process for completing work experience as an international student.
See what additional documentation is required to complete a work term out of country.
Are you looking to hire a George Brown student for a co-op or internship? Learn about the benefits and the process.