Career Exploration & Education at 800 Bay St will be closed on Wednesday, May 7 as our staff participate in a professional development day. Our location at the ELC (255 Beverly Street) will remain open. Regular services re-open and resume on Thursday, May 8.

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In The Field

In The Field offers an opportunity to learn about different careers in an industry by visiting an organization’s workplace. Join us for a small group visit to an organization where you will:

  • Explore a range of potential careers within an industry by hearing the career stories of employees.
  • Build your network by connecting with professionals from a range of departments and roles.
  • See what a typical workday looks like, understand workplace cultures and get a sense of the work and priorities of the organization via a workplace tour.

It is a valuable opportunity to get to see the inside of a company, meet its people and learn about their unique career stories.

Eligibility may vary depending on the In The Field opportunity.

  • Generally, In The Field opportunities are open to all undergraduate and graduate students and alumni up to two years after graduation, regardless of academic background.
  • However, some employers may host targeted In The Field opportunities for students with interests in specific fields.

We recommend checking the CLNx event description to confirm any unique prerequisites required to engage in a particular In The Field opportunity.

If you’re interested in getting involved with In The Field, feel free to connect with us at careerexploration@utoronto.ca.

In the Field visits take place throughout the year.

  • Expect the placement to include a tour of your host’s workplace followed by networking and connecting with a variety of professionals.
  • Each event will be complete with a group reflection and debrief.
  • Deepen your learning with a short reflection survey at the end of your experience as well.

Register on CLNx.

  1. Log in to CLNx.
  2. Click on Events & Workshops.
  3. Click on St. George.
  4. Select Career Exploration & Education. In The Field events will be posted there.

Watch Using the CLNx: Registering for events for more instruction.

We recommend checking the CLNx event description to confirm any unique prerequisites required to engage in a particular In The Field opportunity. Each opportunity is unique and we help you to prepare to show up as your best self.

After registration, if you meet the targeted audience, you will receive an invitation via email to confirm your spot.

  • If you do not respond within the timeframe provided, the spot will then be given to the next person on the waitlist. In The Field events have limited spots and long waitlists so we want to ensure the full capacity is utilized.
  • If you cannot make it, please let us know as soon as possible at careerexploration@utoronto.ca and we will make arrangements accordingly!

To prepare you for the visit, information about the agenda, event and networking tips will be shared via email. We invite you to send us any questions you may have!

The day before the event you will receive a reminder email.

Host students at your space

Please reach out to careerexploration@utoronto.ca if you are interested in hosting U of T students at your organization.

Host benefits

In the Field visits are an opportunity to meet and bring your brand to talented, diverse students and recent graduates. Past partners were impressed by students’ preparedness, enjoyed learning about what students are now learning, and valued a chance to meet the next generation of people entering our workplaces.

Host logistics and commitment

  • In the Field visits last about three hours in your workplace.
  • Opportunity to meet and host 20 to 30 students.
  • Student visits are accompanied by a U of T staff member (our Career Exploration Coordinator).

We take into consideration the following:

  • Proximity and accessibility for University of Toronto students at St George.
  • Diversity of career opportunities.
  • Attention to EDIA.

In the Field Host Guide

View and download our In the Field Host Guide for information and tips on preparing for a visit.

Upcoming Events

All events are open to:

  • Students from all disciplines
  • Graduate students, including Masters and PhDs
  • Recent alumni (up to 2 years post-graduation)

Registration is first-come, first-served.

Stay tuned for upcoming events.

Snapshots from In the Field

Students attending the Jack.org In the Field Welcome session.
Jack.org Welcome Session
Students attending the Jack.org In the Field breakout session.
Jack.org Breakout Session
Students attending the Tadiem In the Field Welcome session.
Tadiem Welcome Session
Students attending the Tadiem In the Field breakout session.
Tadiem Breakout Session
Students attending the Kobo In the Field Introduction session.
Kobo Intro Talk
  • Deloitte
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital
  • CAMH
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Ripley’s Aquarium
  • FDM Group
  • Burgundy Asset Management
  • Toronto City Planning
  • UHN
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
  • Amaris
  • Bank of Montreal (BMO)
  • Google
  • Toronto Community Housing
  • City of Toronto #TransformTO
  • JLABS
  • Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
  • And many more…

We’re excited to continue to connect with new and returning hosts. Get in touch at careerexploration@utoronto.ca.

Check Out Other Related Programs

Once you complete In The Field, consider taking part in the Job Shadowing Program which allows deeper insight into a particular role.