Benefits to Engaging Students in Your Organization

Whether employing University of Guelph students or involving them in other experiential learning opportunities, community partners and employers benefit in several ways, including:

  • Meeting short-term hiring needs for peak-work periods, special projects, or staff leaves at a lower cost.
  • Developing a stronger and reciprocal relationship with the University of Guelph, which can support the host organization.
  • Gaining capacity to complete projects that may be limited by time or resources of organization staff.
  • Developing connections with potential hires, volunteers, or board members.
  • Using the experiential learning opportunity as an avenue of bringing community voices and concerns to the university.
  • Qualifying for a variety of funds and tax incentives for hiring students.

Experience Profiles

  • Emerson is a recent graduate from the University of Guelph. During his undergrad he was involved in experiential learning opportunities such as community engaged learning courses, undergraduate research assistantship (URA), a peer helper role and independent research. These opportunities helped define his academic path and led him to pursue a Masters degree.