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*New* Business Connect Central Co-op Placement
*New* Business Connect Central Co-op Placement
Virtual Co-op AM or PM Mondays to Fridays except Thursdays
Thursdays in person at 655 Bay St. Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
Attention Students and Teachers!
Attention Students and Teachers!
Are you a high-achieving business student looking for a competitive edge? We are thrilled to announce a unique Co-op opportunity to work as a Research Assistant with professors from the International Business University (IBU).
Students will gain high-level experience by working on real-world projects and will have the opportunity to collaborate with external employers to apply their findings. This is a premier opportunity to experience different business streams and industries firsthand.
Students will gain Co-op experience in the following specialized areas:
Healthcare Management: Researching industry trends and administrative efficiencies.
Digital Transformation: Exploring how businesses integrate new technologies.
Data Analysis: Analyzing data to gain critical business insights and creating professional reports.
Human Resources: Recruitment process analysis, training effectiveness, and employee retention strategies.
Finance: Ratio analysis and complex financial reporting.
Marketing: Customer onboarding strategies and social media marketing.
In addition to research, students will present their findings and be an active part of the strategic decision-making process, providing real value to their host employers.
What are we looking for? We are seeking motivated business students who are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess strong project management skills.
Students and Teachers: Please use your TDSB email to access any documents here. You won’t be able to access any documents if you are using a personal email account.
Business Connect Info Session- Presenation Deck
Business Connect Details- This program involves many different companies across HR, Accounting, Finance, and Marketing. Additionally, placements vary between fully virtual, hybrid, and fully in-person options. We will discuss how to navigate these choices during the session.
Important Dates:
Thursday, May 21st at 4 pm - Application ELIS Closure: Elis will be closed at 4 pm
Friday, May 22nd at 4 pm- Student Application Deadline: Final date for students to submit their applications.
Business Connect Interviews
Stage 1: During the week of May 25th and June 1st
Stage 2 : During the week of June 8th (TBA)
TDSB Industry Partners
Program Overview
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) offers the Business Connect Central Co-op Program, providing students with experiential learning opportunities in various business sectors, including banking, accounting, finance, marketing, and management/operation. This program enables students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing their skills and understanding of business operations.
Application model
One application per company (each company has its own form).
Deadlines vary by company (see each company section).
Program-wide expectations (summary)
Attendance & hours
Attitude and Workplace Conduct
Dress Code
Virtual etiquette
Social Media Etiquette
Cell Phone and Technology Usage
Communication cadence
Full details are covered during orientation and in each company behaviour agreement document.
Co-op Credits:
The program offers various credit structures, including AM & PM sessions or 4-credit co-op placements, accommodating different student schedules and academic requirements.; Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Application timelines for co-op teachers:
ELIS applications for SEM 1 open in May and ELIS applications for SEM 2 open in November. Students must be entered into ELIS first before they can be considered for the program. Please reach out to vanessa.Yoon@tdsb.on.ca for more details.
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