Career Development Center
Introduction to the Career Development Center
As students step into the world of higher education, many seek guidance on how to transition from the classroom to the workplace. Our Career Development Center serve as pivotal resources, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional ambitions. By offering specialized tools, resources, and personalized advising, we help students prepare for internships, jobs, and long-term career success.
Services
- One-to-one Career Coaching
- Internships
- Co-op
- Training Sessions
- Workshops
Our goal is to provide UofCanada students with the right tools for career planning and successful employment through; an array of career advising services and employability skills programs to support students’ personal and career development to meet employers’ hiring needs. In addition, we build corporate partnerships and liaise with companies to avail experiential and career opportunities, and help employers reach and attract the right talent.
2nd Annual Career Fair: Bridging Students with Top Employers
The 2nd Annual Career Fair organized by the Career Development Center brought 30 leading companies directly to students, creating valuable opportunities for internships and jobs. Main Sponsors Hassan Allam Holding and Banque Misr joined Gold Sponsor L’Oréal Egypt and Silver Sponsors QNB AlAhli, Emirates NBD, BSH Home Appliances Group, and Cairo 3A Poultry to make this event impactful.
Students actively engaged with industry leaders through interactive booths and networking sessions, gaining firsthand insights and building strong connections. This career fair underscores the Career Development Center’s mission to empower students with the skills and network they need for success.
University Internship Program
A summer internship is a very good opportunity to get crucial work experience during your summer holiday period, whilst developing industry contacts, making networks, and even earning reasonable money.
Summer internships are available to any undergraduate student but will require candidates to undergo a strenuous application, interview, and assessment process.
Students are hired based on the needs of each department. They are requested to work for a minimum of one week (5 days, 7 hours per day) and a maximum of 8 weeks. Students can work on a full-time or part-time basis depending on the department’s needs and the availability of the students.
- Notes:
- Students are compensated on a weekly basis.
- Students would follow the same rules that apply to regular staff members, as per HR policies.
- Students sign the contract on the first day of employment.
Work Study Program
What is the Work-Study Program?
Students work with various offices, departments, or academic faculties for a set number of hours and receive hourly compensation at the end of the semester, either as cash or a tuition fee deduction.
Why do we have this program on campus?
The work-study program helps students build knowledge and develop skills. It gives them the opportunity to explore new interests and learn through direct, practical experience.
Our Responsibility Toward Accepted Students:
- Guide and mentor them.
- Help them acquire knowledge.
- Teach them business etiquette and ethics.
- Treat them as trainees, offering support and assistance.
FAQ:
- Eligibility:
- All students are eligible.
- Frequency:
- Every semester.
- Additional Information:
- Students are compensated on an hourly basis.
- Minimum hours: 30 hours/semester (about 2.5 hours per week).
- Maximum hours: 120 hours/semester (about 10 hours per week).
Our Services
We’ll support you every step of the way as you work towards landing your dream job. Take advantage of our wide range of services, all available to you for free. To book any of these services, simply reach out to us.