Work-study program

All students need to re-apply for the Work-Study program every year due to financial aid requirements.

• Students must apply to the Work-Study program prior to submitting their applications to specific postings.
• Deadline to apply for the program is on September 12, 2024 at noon (12 p.m.)
• Deadline to submit application packages for jobs is on September 16, 2024 at noon (12 p.m.)

To apply for Work-Study:

1. Register or log-in to your existing UMConnect account.
2. On the navigation pane on the left-hand side, navigate towards Work-Study then Work-Study Program Application.
3. Complete and submit the form for a pre-approved Work-Study access. After submitting the form, you will need to click on the "Accept" button on the right-hand side under "Action required by you" to view and apply to job postings.

You must attach documents demonstrating your eligibility to the application. This could include a copy of your 2024 - 2025 financial aid assistance, Indigenous band sponsorship, or disability funding.

All work-study applicants who have not been previously hired through the work-study program are required to attend one group orientation session. Previously hired Work-Study students are welcome to join the sessions. Sessions will be held via Zoom - if you need any accommodations or are unable to access these workshops, please contact us at work_study@umanitoba.ca

This year, we are hosting two online resumé blitz sessions to help you create strong applications! Hiring employers and the Career Services' team will be on hand to provide you with tips on how to improve your cover letter and resume. Register for one of the two available dates and take advantage of this opportunity to improve your application.

To register for a session:

1. Log in to your UMConnect account.
2. On the navigation pane on the left hand side, navigate towards Work-Study then Events to view group information sessions, and other Work-Study events. 
3. Select event you wish to register for to view details.
4. Select "Register" on the right hand side of the page.

Once you have pre-approved access to the Work-Study module, you will be able to view and apply for 2024 - 2025 work-study positions.

To apply for a work-study position:

• Log in to your UMConnect account.
• On the navigation pane on the left hand side, navigate towards Work-Study then Job Postings to view current Work-Study postings.
• To apply for a position, click on the Apply button on the right hand side within each posting.
• Upload tailored résumes and cover letters to support your application(s).

The Documents tab within UMConnect lets you upload your documents prior to applying for Work-Study positions. This also stores all your uploaded documents in one place for easy access and safekeeping.

All applications will not be sent/released to employers until after the application deadline (September 16), and after we are able to successfully validate students' eligibility. Take the time to properly edit and tailor your applications to the requirements outlined in the job postings.

Applicants who fail to provide us with proper documentation and proof of financial aid assistance (as outlined in the eligibility requirements) will result to an invalid status. Job applications will not be released to employers.