Centennial WILwork is a program for Centennial College students who are pursuing their first Canadian college or university education and are interested in working in the technology, engineering, construction, healthcare or community services industry. Whether it’s through a part-time work experience, industry group project or hackathon, students will gain practical skills and real-world experience while employers build talent pools to support their unique business needs. Centennial WILwork is a partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER). For more information, please visit the BHER website.
Student Participation
Are you a current student enrolled in a full-time program and interested in participating in a Centennial WILwork experience? Each student is entitled to participate in one WILwork opportunity. Head to Experience Centennial to complete the registration form and see our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the program and your eligibility.
For more information about Centennial WILwork, email wilwork@centennialcollege.ca.
Program Streams
All student participants receive a certificate upon successful program completion.
Gain experience in a part-time role (10-24 hours/week) related to your field of study for one semester. Roles could be paid or unpaid, as determined by each employer.
| Student Commitment | Location | Timing | Incentive Structure |
| 120-288 hours over 12 weeks (10-24 hours a week) | Employer site / Virtual (as determined by employer) | Placements occur within the 2024 calendar year: January-April May-August September-December | Paid or unpaid |
Participate in a real-world group project and execute a short-term project e.g. web design, app development, business process enhancement, and research.
| Student Commitment | Location | Timing | Incentive Structure |
| 12 weeks | Employer site / Virtual / Centennial College | Projects occur within the 2024 calendar year: January-April May-August September-December | Unpaid, may be eligible for course credit |
Collaborate and create solutions to business challenges during multi-day hackathons with coaching from subject matter experts.
| Student Commitment | Location | Timing | Incentive Structure |
| At least 10 hours over 2 or 3 days | Centennial College | Hackathons occur during the 2024 calendar year. | Unpaid |
Expected Outcomes
Participating students will:
- Apply classroom learning and skills to industry challenges in a way that fits their unique schedule
- Gain experience working and networking with industry partners
- Enhance their understanding of the Canadian workplace and employability skills
- Receive a Certificate of Program Completion