Banking on Business

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We regret to inform our Experiential Learning Community that the Banking on Business Program will be temporarily paused for the fall. This decision comes as a result of recent Banking policy changes that have impacted the program's operations. 

Thank you to many wonderful supervisors and Co-op teachers for supporting the program 

since 2009! 

We are endeavoring to secure new financial partners and hope to relaunch the program for semester 2. 

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Overview 

The Banking on Business Co-op is an experiential learning program that provides students with  

opportunities to gain real-life work experience in the financial and business field. The end goal is for students to have work opportunities that can enhance their essential skills, work with mentors, understand the world of work, and connect and give back to the organization. 

Benefits to BMO Supervisors and Team 

• An opportunity to enhance leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. 

• Mentorship with young, aspiring financial and business-minded students. 

• Job satisfaction: training students, answering questions, providing guidance to student. 

• Connecting and inspiring young adults, facilitating in the growth of the student. 

• Community outreach between banks and diverse groups of students  

Roles and Opportunities: Students in the Banking on Business program will have the chance to: 

• Test-drive a career in business and finance. Some examples of work-related roles are: Banking Services, Project Management, Verification, Data Analysis 

• Guest Speakers from Banking Partners and Alumni

• Make friends with students from across the TDSB 

• Develop connections with mentors in the field  

Overall Benefits  

● Students who apply to the Banking on Business Co-op are from across the TDSB 

● This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the inner workings of banks, and to support  the growth of young students who want to pursue a career in finance and business 

● Students finish the program feeling more confident with their skills, abilities, and with the direction they plan to pursue in terms of post-secondary and career choices 

● Banking mentors make connections with students, can guide, and teach them many of  the skills they have acquired throughout their career. It is also an opportunity for those  new to their role in banking, and want to develop their leadership skills