Real-World Learning, Real-World Impact: Celebrating SHIFT's internship program

Join us for an inspiring celebration of community-based experiential learning at Concordia and through the SHIFT Internship Program! 

Discover the impact of the program firsthand through a panel discussion between participating hosts and students followed by a multimedia exhibition featuring campaigns, research creations, and other artifacts of the impactful learning experiences completed by SHIFT student interns this year.

Together, we’ll celebrate the power of experiential learning to build deeper collaborations, bridge university and community knowledge, and equip the next generation of changemakers. Light refreshments will be served.

Panel Discussion (5-6 PM): Hear firsthand from student interns and host organizations about their experiences, challenges, and the value of experiential learning in community settings. Featuring: 

Hamidou Maïga: Host (Hamidou Horticulture) 

Millie Tresierra: Host (Community Healing Days) 

Tayma Hammoud: Intern (Amal Centre for Women)

Ateş Balsoy: Intern (Welcome Haven) 

About SHIFT's Internship Program

The SHIFT Internship Program connects Concordia students and socially transformative initiatives across Montreal through paid, mutually-beneficial experiential learning opportunities. Through hands-on experiences in the community sector, participating students deepen their learning while making meaningful contributions to socially transformative initiatives.