Experiential Learning & Career Exploration

The SHSM experiential learning and career exploration requirement consists of planned learning activities that take place outside the traditional classroom setting. Experiential learning may take a variety of forms, including:

• one-on-one observation of a co-op student at a placement in the ICT sector (job twinning)
• a day-long observation of an ICT sector worker (e.g., telecommunications technician) (job shadowing)
• a one- or two-week work experience with a member of an industry association or a professional in the ICT sector (e.g., a computer game developer) (work experience)
• attendance at a sector or trade show, a conference, a symposium, or a job fair
• participation in a local, provincial, or national contest or competition with a focus on ICT
• a tour of a local television/film studio or network monitoring centre

Below is a list of possible experiential learning & career exploration activities offered to ICT SHSM students. Any fees are covered by the ICT SHSM program. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of experiences that will further enrich their exposure to the ICT field, providing them with a better understanding of their future pathway. This list is not exhaustive and new opportunities are constantly being added so that students may explore areas pertaining to their field of interest.