Career Edge internships
Career Edge is the Institute's most flexible internship offering. It gives undergraduate students in eligible programs an opportunity to obtain one paid internship in a relevant field to better their transition to the workplace.
Program benefits
Along with a competitive edge when you're ready to join the workforce after graduation, there are many benefits of participating in the Career Edge program. They include the opportunity to:
- Learn how to strategically develop your career while earning an income
- Get support from our professional team in finding an internship in your field
- Apply your academic learnings in a "real world" work environment
- Take advantage of networking and mentoring opportunities
- Develop important personal and professional skills
Internship criteria
All internships must:
- Be paid, full-time positions (minimum 35 hrs./week) that are relevant to your program of study
- Start in September, January or May and last between 12 to 17 weeks
- Not be supervised by a family member
Eligibility for students
Admission to the Institute is a competitive process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee entrance into the Institute's programs. Before applying students must:
- Have at least 60 credits remaining at the time of application.
- Be part-time or full-time during their study terms (international students refer to international student policies below)
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Faculty of Arts and Science (3.3 for Political science), and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 for the John Molson School of Business and the Faculty of Fine Arts
- Be registered in a Concordia University undergraduate academic program which has a Career Edge option, such as:
- All programs, except Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering**
* Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science students cannot schedule an internship during the capstone project and must have satisfied the school’s writing skills requirement prior to the internship.
Get formal acceptance into the Institute
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Attend Institute Welcome Orientation and Program Orientation sessions
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Complete training modules on internship and career success
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Participate in ongoing employer events and industry visits for the duration of each student's membership in the Institute
• Complete at least two study terms as a member of the Institute.
• During your second study term (at the earliest), secure an internship for your third term (or later).
• Successfully complete internship and required learning activities
NOTE: Prior to the work term students must apply to, interview for, and be hired for an internship.
Student policies
Students must be physically located in Montreal the entire term prior to their internship to attend interviews with employers
With training, support and access to opportunities through the Institute, students are responsible for securing their internship
Students are responsible for paying the fee associated with the offering they join
The term during which the internship will take place is assigned upon admission.
Students are responsible for their academic progress (e.g., course selection)
Students must complete a minimum of two study terms after admission to C.Edge prior to their internship term
Students must have completed a minimum of 45 Concordia credits (36 credits for chemistry/biochemistry), not including Extended Credit Program credits and Mature Entry Program credits before the internship begins.
Students may complete one internship only
Students may take a maximum of one course during their internship term (including one course over the entire summer term). They must obtain written permission from their employer and the course must not interfere with their internship, nor conflict with normal business hours
Students cannot renege on an accepted internship offer. A student that refuses to undertake the internship will be withdrawn from the Institute and will receive a Fail on their transcript for the associated term
Students must return to an academic term during which they are taking only academic credits after the internship term, the last semester at the university cannot be on an internship
The Institute must approve all internships and all employers prior to a student accepting an offer
Students who are not proficient in French must be willing to do their internship outside of Quebec
Students must complete all training, academic, reflective learning and Institute requirements as directed
Note: Students are responsible for knowing the rules, regulations, policies and deadlines in the Undergraduate Calendar. The Institute is not responsible should students encounter any difficulties registering for academic courses, paying tuition and fees and/or applying for graduation.
- International students are required to be registered in a full-time course load during academic terms, regardless of the above policies. International students must always refer to the International Students Office for all questions regarding course registration requirements, immigration, work visa, student status, etc.
- International students will receive a letter of support from the Institute upon admission to the program in order to apply for their Co-op work permit. Students are responsible for completing the application process and obtaining the work permit as soon as possible
How to apply
Applications to join Career Edge are reviewed once a year in February (winter admission).
Applications for admission to Career Edge will open on January 28, 2025 and close on February 16, 2025.
To submit your application when applications are open, you must be logged-in to your Concordia student email account on MS 365 and select your faculty below.
Please note:
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The Institute is unable to reply to individual emails regarding the status of an application. Decisions will be sent via email within 3 weeks of the application deadline.
- Admission is competitive and admission is not guaranteed regardless of academic performance. Decisions will not be changed.
