Finding it hard to gain the experience you need to kick-start your career? A great way to gain valuable work experience and enhance your resumé is through volunteer work, internships, and co-operative education.
Volunteering offers many benefits. It can provide you with direct experience in your field, help develop your knowledge and skills, and introduce you to a network of contacts. It also offers rewarding opportunities to make a difference in your community.
To learn more about volunteering, visit Volunteer BC. To search volunteer positions, see Go Volunteer, which provides an online database of opportunities in a wide range of industries and occupations.
Internships are another great way to bridge the gap to employment, and many offer some form of payment or compensation. The B.C. government Employment website provides a list of programs and ministries that offer internship opportunities in the province.
Students looking to gain hands-on experience can also consider co-operative education. You can find more information on co-op placements in the Learning section of this site.
