Experiential Learning
The Career Advancement Centre is dedicated to helping partners connect with students across our undergraduate and graduate programs. Experiential Learning provides organizations with valuable opportunities to work with student talent.
Industry Partner Opportunities
MDPM Capstone Project
This project gives organizations access to top talent to advance a digitalization initiative. Student teams create a product vision, design a prototype, and develop a comprehensive roadmap to guide implementation.
Learn more about the MDPM CapstoneMMAI Capstone Project
The AI Capstone Project is an opportunity for your organization to access some of Canada’s newest and best machine learning and artificial intelligence talent.
Learn more about the MMAI CapstoneCSI Experiential Learning Project
The Experiential Learning project is an opportunity for organizations to collaborate with passionate student leaders who are eager to gain hands-on experience.
Learn more about CSI Experiential LearningIndustry Partner Benefits
Access exceptional talent
Build a pipeline of future employees by engaging with Smith’s highly motivated and skilled students. Evaluate prospective candidates for new or permanent positions, while they are working with your organization.
Leverage student expertise & knowledge
With 18 academic programs at the undergraduate, early-career, mid-career, and research-focus levels, Smith provides a greater breadth of talent than any other Canadian business school.
Promote your brand and profile
Experiential learning can showcase your culture, employment opportunities, and values to prospective hires. In a competitive talent landscape, building connection with your brand can be essential in securing the right hires.
Boost innovation
Smith students are future leaders who contribute new thinking and ideas that will drive organizational innovation.
Support diversity & inclusion
Foster meaningful engagement with a variety of student groups, including D&I clubs and related case competitions. Hire an intern or mentor a student.
Achieve strong ROI
Advance important work at competitive labour costs. Plus there are incentives, tax credits and grants available specifically for experiential learning.