Reading Time: 7 minutesThere’s still a premium placed on experience, and unpaid placements definitely still exist. But one key change does happen—financial responsibility.
Unpaid internships
Reading Time: 3 minutesSFUO food bank hosts Paul Dewar to talk unpaid internships, food insecurity.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOTTAWA (CUP) — According to Statistics Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians in post-secondary education programs across the country—just below six per cent of the population. The federal budget released on April 21 offered more funding to support students in a number of areas. “The total contributions are $419 million over four years. Students …
Reading Time: 2 minutesA newly proposed piece of federal legislation that aims to protect unpaid interns from unfair work conditions is scheduled for debate this fall.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe provincial government’s recent crackdown on unpaid internships in Ontario is a much-needed move with a mixed result, but it may be time for employers and post-secondary schools to step up.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Internships offer students a chance to test out new skills, network, and learn more about their line of work. Unfortunately, most of these opportunities come at the expense of a paycheque—yours.
