Employers and partners
Learn how deepening your relationship with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ will benefit you, your employees and organization, while making a difference in the lives of students.
Partnership opportunities
Access talent
- Build your workforce with students or graduates
- Strengthen the skills of future employees
- Connect with university and college-level educated students
Build and grow your business
- Pursue innovation opportunities
- Increase the skills of your workforce
- Stay up to date on advancements in the field
Invest in innovation
- Tailored, multi-faceted partnership opportunities
- Strategic philanthropy
- Exclusive sponsorships
Use ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵservices
- Host a conference or event
- Access our affordable Health and Wellness Clinics
- Use our athletic and fitness centres
Canada’s only
changemaker
college
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵis the first college in Canada
designated as an Ashoka changemaker college.
Current partners
Click on the logos below to learn more about some of our multi-faceted partnerships.
Access talent
As a leader in experiential learning, we can provide assistance in identifying the learning opportunities that best fit your business needs. Highly motivated and qualified students and graduates are available from a wide range of programs.
Why ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵstudents and graduates?
- Students have a fresh perspective and current knowledge of the industry
- An employer guarantee
- Access to the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit
- Community impact projects and entrepreneurial co-op options
Work-integrated learning options
Work-integrated learning options include:
- co-operative education work terms
- internship and industry placements
- field and clinical placements
- service learning
- apprenticeships
Employer Guarantee
We are so confident in the quality of our programs and graduates that we are offering employers a guarantee: if, within a year of graduation, a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵalumnus you employ is found to require additional academic preparation within the scope of his or her program outcomes, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵwill cover tuition costs for that graduate to complete one ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcredit course to retrain and improve their job-specific skills.
Build and grow your business
The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre
- Take your business to the next level with entrepreneurship supports
- Get training, find connections, learn about funding and gain mentorship
Alumni Association
- Gain exposure by positioning your brand in front of exclusive audiences
- Create a personalized, impactful investment to support innovative growth
Career and Employment Community Services
- Grow your labour force with our resources and services for employers
- Gain access to vital information related to employment and labour standards
The Research and Innovation Department
- Work closely with business, industry and community partners
- Advance research and development initiatives to improve the marketplace
Continuing education and corporate training
- Advance the skills of your workforce with flexible delivery options
- Learn new skills with continuing education and professional development courses
The Centre for Changemaking and Social Innovation
- Be a part of innovative and transformative social change in our community
- Join collaborative partnerships and community impact projects
Invest in innovation
An investment in ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is an investment in the social and economic well-being of the communities we serve. There are a variety of different ways to engage your company in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcommunity, including:
Tailored partnerships
A multi-faceted partnership with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcan help you increase visibility, develop talent solutions and discover new collaborative research opportunities. Here are some of our recent success stories:
Exclusive sponsorships
Support ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s mission while positioning your brand in front of exclusive audiences. Each opportunity is customizable based on your desired level of exposure and engagement. Consider:
- Sponsoring the
- Sponsoring the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵGolf Classic
- Becoming a Perks Partner for the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAlumni Network
- Advertising in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵView
- Sponsoring the FIRST Robotics Competition
Strategic philanthropy
By making gifts to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, corporations can strengthen their relationship with one of Canada’s leading colleges, gain exposure to an important source of future-ready talent and support innovative growth. Our team will work with you to help you create a personalized, impactful investment with your philanthropic dollars. Consider:
- Secure naming rights
- Showcase your commitment by considering a naming gift for a classroom, student lounge, building or athletic space.
- Supporting scholarships and awards
- Ensure the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵexperience remains accessible by creating new scholarships, awards and bursaries for deserving students. Align your brand and support the talent of tomorrow.
- Providing in-kind good and services
- There is a continuing need for specialized goods and services from corporate partners, such as technology licenses, equipment and more. Some of these goods may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵby the numbers
Use ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵservices
Conference and Event Services
Meeting facilities, athletic space, catering, accommodation and support for your next event.
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵDining Room
Offering lunch and dinner services, while providing learning opportunities for students.
Health and Wellness Clinics
Benefit from affordable care in our student-led Health and Wellness Clinics.
Athletics and Fitness Centre
Use our state-of-the-art fitness facilities for sporting events, team-building or camps.
Contact us
Get in touch with us to learn more about partnering with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
Miranda McSorley
Senior Development Officer, Campaigns and Partnerships, Advancement and Alumni Relations
249.388.0781
Email Miranda