Work-Study Program
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What is the Work-Study Program?
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Work experience is recognized and in high demand by employers. The Work-Study Program (WSP) is an educational model that allows you to undertake two paid internships during your studies to gain work experience related to your field of study. The Work-Study Program is recognized by the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de la Science (MESRS). Internship last between 8 and 16 weeks and are completed during the summer months. Internships can take place in Quebec, Canada, or abroad.
Advantages
- WSP allows you to become more familiar with the professional field that you are aiming to work in.
- You’ll have the opportunity to put into practice, in a professional environment, the theoretical skills acquired through your courses.
- You will have 6 to 8 months of paid work experience in your field, before even obtaining your diploma.
- Your Work-Study Program experience will be noted on your transcript as well as your diploma.
- As a graduate, the mention of WSP will be a very valuable asset that will provide you with greater chances of getting a job in your field.
WSP is offered in the following programs
- DEC in Fashion Marketing (571.C0)
- AEC in Fashion Marketing (NTC.1W)
- DEC in Fashion Design (571.A0)
- AEC in Fashion Design (NTC.0Q)
- DEC in Hotel Management (430.A0)
- AEC in Hotel Management (LJA.17)
- DEC in Food Service Management (430.B0)
- AEC in Food Service Management (LJA.18)
- DEC in Tourism Techniques (414.AC)
- AEC in Tourism Techniques (LCL.2A)
- DEC in Special Care Counselling (351.A0)
- DEC in Early Childhood Education (322.A0)
- DEC in Business Management (410.D0)
- AEC in Business Management (LCA.70)
- DEC in Computer Science Technology - all options (420.B0) :
CAREER SERVICES
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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
LaSalle College also offers programs with the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) option.