Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

This program immerses learners in the practical aspects of tourism management by engaging them with industry-relevant projects. Participants will enhance their skills in technology application, resource management, marketing strategies, and policy development. By working on real-world challenges, learners will develop strategic plans, propose innovative solutions, and gain hands-on experience with industry tools. This experience prepares them for successful careers in the tourism sector by fostering critical skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and analytical thinking.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment. Thompson Rivers University is partnering with Level UP to provide eligible students internship opportunities to help develop real-world, in demand skills. Internships are hosted with Canadian employers who are eager to mentor the next generation of talent. Powered by Riipen, the leading online work-based learning marketplace, students are paid $1400 by Riipen for each 60-hour project completed over 2-8 weeks. Students can complete up to three projects if accepted by the employer. For TRU Students : Your program coordinators will provide you with an eligibility form to sign up for the experience. If eligible, you will be placed on our waitlist. Students will be invited into the experience from the waitlist in two cohorts - during the Fall and Winter semesters. The last day to complete projects is February 21, 2025. For Employers: You can match up to 2 projects per company. Students will begin applications in September and January. You must select and accept 1-5 teams per project. Regularly communicate with the students to ensure they submit their final deliverables within 2-8 weeks from their start date and no later than February 21, 2025. *Note that this experience is limited to 179 spots. Once 179 matches are made, the experience will close to applications.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to Level UP, powered by Riipen! This unique initiative enables employers to engage Canadian post-secondary students for 80-hour paid projects. Students receive a $1,400 CAD stipend from Riipen upon successful project completion. Employers are not required to provide payment. Please note that only TRU students can participate in this 'TRU Level UP: September 2023 - March 2024' experience.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Virtual Work Term Opportunity Bring on more students from Thompson Rivers University in the Accounting and Finance program to work virtually, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the work term period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students are available for work terms starting May 1 – August 30, 2020 with a flexible start date up to July 1, 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will initially occur virtually. And we request that students complete a minimum of 150 hours either full time or part time. We request that some form of compensation is provided to the student. We are seeking paid experience via stipend, honorarium or hourly pay but are open to discussing unpaid opportunities as well. Please contact Jamie Noakes for access to wage subsidy grants.