Career & Experience

Career & Experience

Here is where you can find out how to get a job or internship, connect with a mentor or co-op and discover opportunities to network, volunteer and do work/study.

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What are Work/Study, LEAP and RAY?

Getting involved with the York community is one of the greatest experiences of university life! You can discover new passions, build your resumé and develop your existing strengths. Most importantly, you can be a part of a student community that inspires and supports one another.

If you are looking to gain some work, leadership and research experience while studying, this #YUBlog post is a must-read! In this post, we will be taking you through the Work/Study, LEAP and RAY Programs at York.

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Peer Mentorship

Interested in pairing up with a mentor to learn new skills, network, and build confidence? The Becoming YU Student Success Mentorship program gives you the opportunity to develop core leadership and career competencies that will set you up for success now and in the future!

Develop Leadership and Career Competencies
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal connections
  • Personal success
  • Community engagement
  • Knowledge acquisition and application
  • Critical thinking and Problem solving
  • ... and more!

Become a Mentor or Mentee

Experience York

Sign up for exclusive events, training and professional development workshops that will help get you prepared for success. From job search strategies to virtual career fairs, the Experience York portal will provides you with a full range of experiential education opportunities available to you.

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Ways to connect with Student Support & Advising

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Note: Phone lines close at 3 p.m. each day

Visit the Contact SSA page for more details on hours of operation.

Email: rscheck@yorku.ca (Please remember to include your name and reference or student number in your email.)