U of T Work Study Program
How the Program Works
Work Study Timelines and Streams
The Work Study program is offered in two sessions per year.
- Fall/Winter session (September-March)
- Summer session (May-August)
The program has two streams: Work Experience and Research Experience.
Work Experience stream
The Work Experience stream supports students in developing and articulating workplace skills, competencies, experience, and knowledge. These positions are supervised by staff, faculty, or librarians.
These positions include opportunities to explore and reflect on how academic studies connect to workplace competencies and how the Work Study experience translates to career possibilities.
Research Experience stream
The Research Experience steam supports students in locating and participating in faculty-led research opportunities. These positions provide the opportunity to undertake or support a research project under the direction of a faculty member and involve the application of foundational methodologies and/or theories within a research field.
They also include opportunities to explore and reflect on how academic studies connect to workplace competencies and how the Work Study experience translates to career possibilities.
Research Experience roles will vary in their required qualifications but seek to provide research opportunities for students with various levels of experience in research, including entry-level.
Some previous job titles held by students
in the Work Study program include…
- Advancement Clerk
- Finance Assistant
- UTSC Farm Indigenous Garden Assistant
- Marketing, Communications & Web Assistant
- Digital Research Assistant
- Climate Justice Research & Writing
- Plant Scientist
- Publications Research Assistant
Why participate in Work Study?
- Earn money while completing your studies
- Gain meaningful work experience where you will set goals, identify knowledge gaps, and develop the skills you will need for your future career
- Acquire valuable transferrable skills
- Contribute to University of Toronto priorities
- Expand your network and community of support
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