What is an internship ?
An internship is pre-professional work experience related to your major and career goals. An internship enables you to connect the knowledge and skills you have gained in your coursework with real world applications. It gives you insights into the dynamics of the field in which you are working, fosters the development of professional skills and is absolutely necessary for a strong “stand out” resume.
An internship is a work placement that is planned to capitalize on the background, education and career interests of the intern. In the OPS, interns are paid a competitive salary to fulfill challenging, full-time professional job assignments. The length of the internship depends on the internship program. For example, the Ontario Internship Program is for two years. Other internships operated by ministries in the OPS can last as long as four years.
