Extended Education

Your Industry Placement

Once you have completed your certificate course requirements in one of our intensive program packages including Applied Business Analysis, Applied Business Management, and Applied Human Resource Management, you have the tremendous opportunity to gain experience within a Canadian workplace. This is your Industry Placement.

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    Course features

    • An opportunity for students in our intensive program packages (Applied Business Analysis, Applied Business Management, Applied Human Resource Management)

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    Deadlines for resume submission

    • December 13, 2024 for Winter 2025 Term
    • April 11, 2025 for Summer 2025 Term
    • August 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 Term

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    ELSO 0800 Industry Placement

    This course provides an Industry Placement in a Canadian workplace. The experience offers you a professional or paraprofessional role that could incorporate skills and knowledge acquired from your program package as well as your previous experience.

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    Your opportunity

    Your Industry Placement is your opportunity to enhance your workplace skills and conduct in a manner that is complementary to your certificate program. The hands-on experience will support you in setting professional goals and networking. Your designated industry mentor will provide regular supervision, guidance, and feedback.

Course details

This course is offered in our intensive program packages for international residents. Information for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to study with us can be found at programs and courses.

Course length: 175 hours

When you will take it: You will complete your Industry Placement within the last two months of your 12-month full-time intensive program package, after you have completed your UM credentials in the first 10 months.

Your Industy Placement is unpaid.

This course cannot be taken concurrently with ELSO 0750 Preparatory Industry Experience.

Requirements:

* Subject to IRCC demand or change

Note: Disciplinary outcomes stemming from academic or non-academic misconduct investigations could impact eligibility for this course.

How to register

To register for this course, contact us.

Learn more about the courses

Ndidi Yvonne Osibo

Ndidi Yvonne Osibo

“My industry placement at Loblaw Companies Limited taught me discipline, collaboration, diversity, and work ethic, while boosting my confidence. Guided by a supportive supervisor, I developed networking skills and enhanced both technical and soft skills. This transformative experience provided hands-on exposure to the Canadian job market. I highly recommend it.”

Applied Business Management Grad
Ren (Leon) Hongyang

Ren (Leon) Hongyang

“It was a great opportunity to have an Industry Placement. This experience enhanced my ability to adapt to Canadian work culture, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with team members. It was a valuable learning journey that helped me further refine my skills and broaden my expertise.”

Applied Business Management Grad
Rupsi Parajuli

Rupsi Parajuli

“Thanks to the industry placement at Extended Education, I was able to explore the Canadian workplace, apply what I learned, and build great professional connections. I’m excited that this experience led to a full-time permanent HR job for me. It just goes to show how the right opportunities and support can make a big difference.”

Applied Human Resource Management Grad
Martha Otaigbe

Martha Otaigbe

“The Industry Placement program at CBI Health provided me with invaluable real-world experience as a business analyst in an IT solution management unit. I was able to put the knowledge gained from my studies into practice, making an incredibly valuable addition to my education. The mentorship I received was instrumental in developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.”

Applied Business Analysis Grad
Yi (Sue) Wang

Yi (Sue) Wang

“Added to my resume, my industry placement helped me to quickly secure a full-time job. My host allowed me to offer and implement ideas, boosting my confidence. The experience was invaluable, allowing me to bring my past work experience to the Canadian workplace.”

Applied Business Management Grad
Sandra Rocio Lopez Munoz

Sandra Rocio Lopez Munoz

“I am now proud to serve as a training and development specialist at MacDon. My industry placement there equipped me with valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in the HR field. It enabled me to cultivate professional relationships, expand my network, and receive this job offer.”

Applied Human Resource Management Grad
Ndidi Yvonne Osibo
Ren (Leon) Hongyang
Rupsi Parajuli
Martha Otaigbe
Yi (Sue) Wang
Sandra Rocio Lopez Munoz

Learn more about Industry Placements

Chris Ronson

Chris Ronson

"The Industry Placement program is a fantastic opportunity for businesses in Manitoba to get direct access to talent in the province. MicroAge Manitoba has hosted several placements. We have been extremely grateful for the contributions of the students, improving business process and offering new perspectives. I'd highly recommend exploring the program. It’s a win-win for everyone!"

Director of Sales, MicroAge Manitoba
Nicolas Paez

Nicolas Paez

“We've had the opportunity to host students from the University of Manitoba, fostering a valuable partnership. Students gained practical insights into our industry and actively contributed to our projects. Their performance has consistently met expectations, and their time here has exposed them to real-world challenges to further develop their skills.”

Data and Research Analyst, Cushman & Wakefield Stevenson
Julie Rempel

Julie Rempel

"Vexxit has benefitted from having industry placement students from University of Manitoba Extended Education work with us several times. Each time, these students bring fresh perspectives and new ideas, invigorating the company with their enthusiasm and energy. As a result, we have offered many of the students permanent positions at Vexxit, where they continue to contribute to the company’s success."

Chief Revenue Officer, Vexxit
jennifer-antonio

Jennifer Antonio

"Our company has been hosting University of Manitoba international students for the past three years. Each year, students have helped us create a marketing plan for our franchisee and they've always done an exceptional job. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to mentor them. It’s inspiring to know we have helped them to find a career in their field. Our relationship with the students and the coordinator is very rewarding. The university helps make the process seamless."

Fastsigns (Downtown Winnipeg)
Carolyn Peters

Carolyn Peters

“We are a large Manitoba social services organization. This opportunity has led to increased organizational resources, projects being tackled that were good ideas but no one had time to attend to them, and some very timely help with research and analysis of data that assisted managers in program development. I am very excited about this student placement opportunity!”

Director of Organizational Development and Learning, New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
Marian Henry

Marian Henry

“We have been hosting students from the University of Manitoba Extended Education programs for a few years now and we have always been impressed with the skills, motivation and positive energy these students have brought to our organization. On the projects we have assigned, they have exceeded expectations by demonstrating the skills and tools they learned during their studies. We have enjoyed our relationship with the coordinators and when hosting a student, we are confident that they will be an asset to our organization, giving us an opportunity to give back through mentorship as they prepare for their new careers.”

Program Manager, Better Business Bureau serving Manitoba and North West Ontario
Chris Ronson
Nicolas Paez
Julie Rempel
jennifer-antonio
Carolyn Peters
Marian Henry

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

extended@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011