For Employers
We are looking to connect with companies that embrace innovation and creativity in their hiring practices. We’re seeking employers who appreciate unconventional thinking and are open to hiring arts students for tech positions.
The Infuse program offers eligible employers a talent pool of students from participating post-secondary institutions, and the following benefits:
- Guaranteed Funding Opportunities: Secure application spots to receive funding for hiring up to 5 qualified students, minimize hiring costs while adding skilled talent to your workforce.
- Access to Career-Coached Students: Benefit from hiring students who have undergone specialized career coaching, ensuring they are workplace-ready and prepared to make an impact from day one.
- Recruitment Support from University Career Centres: Streamlined hiring process with expert recruitment support from career centres, helping you find the best-fit students for your tech roles.
Research has proven that students from academic programs such as social sciences, humanities, languages, communications, history, politics, law, and gender studies are equipped to:
- Anticipate human needs and identify societal challenges
- Contribute toward a dynamic range of innovation and business development initiatives
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams
- Adapt quickly to tech-immersive environments
Career Ready Employers
Employers who use TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program are eligible to hire an additional 5 interns through the Infuse program, in addition to the 5 Career Ready subsidized internships. This makes one employer eligible to hire up to 10 wage-subsidized interns for a placement period.
Testimonials
TECHNATION has had recent success working with nearly 1,000 employer partners across Canada, connecting them with all with ambitious Arts students in tech-immersive roles. Read on to hear their feedback on the Infuse Program:
“Nathaniel Boateng was hired as an Operations Intern for the Founder Success Team in May 2023 as part of the Infuse Program offered by TECHNATION. During his time, he performed exceptionally well in this role. I particularly liked his attention to detail and proactive approach to tasks. He was very instrumental in developing our revised Mentorship Program which helps founders connect with business leaders in various fields. He also coordinated the activities of our advisory team with timely submissions of action plans, meeting notes and timesheets.
In just 3 months, Nathaniel applied for the Capital Investment Associate position and was selected as the most qualified candidate for the position. One of his strengths as mentioned by the interviewing team is his positive work ethic and his ability to collaborate with team members. He exhibits all our RIVIR traits and has impressed us significantly in the delivery of his responsibilities as a full-time employee.”
Jamachi Chris-Asoluka
Operations Manager, Founder Success, ventureLAB
“Our experience with hiring and placing students has been positive. They have been a valuable asset to our team. I had no prior knowledge or past experience with the faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. But with this first engagement, not only have they met our expectations, they have also surpassed our expectations.”
Olayinka Akande
HR Manager, ventureLAB