Our exceptional students are your future workforce. Whether you hire these bright minds for work terms, ask a team of our students to work on your real-life industry challenge as part of their course, or pay-it-forward by offering your industry insights to our students, there are several ways to get to know tomorrow’s leaders in meaningful ways.
Beyond the opportunities listed on this page, we’d be happy to explore ways for your company to engage with our students. Please connect with the U of T Engineering Partnerships Office to start a conversation.
ECC
Engineering Career Centre
The Engineering Career Centre provides employers with exclusive student engagement initiatives, including on-campus info sessions, panel discussions, on-site company tours and more.
Undergraduate Students
Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op)
Did you know 700+ companies hire 1,000+ U of T Engineering undergraduate each year through PEY Co-op? Recruit for shorter summer work terms of three to four months, or longer terms that are 12 to 16 months in length.
"I am continually impressed by the caliber of PEY Co-op students that come through our doors year after year.”
- Coby Segall, Sr. Manager, Engineering Product Innovation, Zebra Technologies
Career fairs
On-campus career fairs are an excellent way to meet eager U of T Engineering students. There are several different fair opportunities throughout the year, depending on your timing and recruitment needs.
A fall fair attended by students across the entire university.
You’re Next Career Network (YNCN) Career Fair
A fall fair attended by students across the entire university.
Civil & Mineral Engineering Career Fair
A winter fair attended by students interested in job opportunities related to civil and mineral engineering.
Engineering Strategies & Practice design course
This award-winning first-year engineering design course encourages small teams to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop solutions for challenges posed by real clients in the community. Each year, U of T Engineering seeks volunteer clients to act as clients for our U of T Engineering students.
Capstone projects
Upper-year engineering undergraduate students and graduate students in our professional masters program often complete a capstone project as part of their learning experience at U of T Engineering. Often, capstone projects involve a partner in industry with a specific challenge. Teams of students take on different challenges, allowing them to bring together all that they’ve learned through their academic journeys. If you’re interested in being part of a student’s capstone experience, please connect with the Engineering Partnerships Office.
Communities of practice
Community of Practice on Engineering Leadership:
Join a growing number of industry professionals in a unique forum to exchange ideas, learn from one another and build networks. As a member, you’ll also have unique opportunities to engage with and increase your company's brand profile among engineering students who are committed to leadership development.
Share your knowledge with our students
Our students are eager to hear from industry professionals across diverse sectors. Perhaps you have an interest in serving as a panelist at an upcoming event or a judge at a student design competition? Or maybe you’d like to share your experiences as a guest lecturer in a class setting? Or perhaps you’d like to host a group of engineering students for a tour of your office? There are many ways you can provide mentorship to our students.
Entrepreneurship Hatchery
Become a mentor to young engineering entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneurship Hatchery is a hub for innovators looking to bring their ideas to life at U of T Engineering. Mentors from a range of different sectors provide guidance and advice to student teams to help them achieve their goals. Submit your interest in becoming a mentor with the Hatchery.
Design Teams
Mentor or sponsor one of our many student design teams
From solar cars to canoes made of concrete, our student design teams have an amazing track record for innovation outside of the classroom. For example, the autonomous driving team aUToronto has placed first six times in the last seven years in competition! Many of these teams actively seek mentors, sponsors and judges for their design competitions. Contact the Engineering Partnerships Office for more information.
Contact U of T Engineering's Partnerships Team
Interested in partnering with U of T Engineering but not sure where to start? Contact a member of the team to discover opportunities for collaboration and explore next steps:
Adriano Vissa, PhD
Executive Director, Partnerships
Danielle Dawson, MA
Strategic Research Development Officer
Sindhu Menon, PhD
Partnership Development Officer