Free, High-Quality Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunities for Every Student
Bring Innovative and Accessible WIL to Your Students
Students need engaging, accessible WIL experiences—Wavemakers was designed with this in mind. Our sessions and networking events take place in an immersive reality environment that students can join from anywhere.
Wavemakers is open to all students and is completely free.
To make sharing easy, this toolkit includes ready-made content to help you encourage students to apply.
If you have questions about Wavemakers or would like to explore ways Wavemakers can easily bring WIL opportunities to your institution, book a discovery call today. We’d be happy to discuss the various options with you.
Why Students Love Wavemakers
No Financial or Accessibility Barriers
Open to All Students
Flexible Enrollment: Open registration with integrated curriculum options
Scholarship Opportunity
Recognized Achievement: Completion certificate & digital credentials showcasing future-proof skills
Paid Opportunities as an alum
Fast & Impactful: Complete in just 22 hours
In-Demand Skills: Develop abilities that employers value
Real-World Learning: Hands-on team project with a mentor
Supportive Network: Join a growing community of motivated alumni
Turn-Key Solutions for Your Institution
With Wavemakers, you can:
Integrate a proven, career-building program into your course curriculum effortlessly.
Provide students access to our immersive virtual reality campus, where they connect with top Canadian employers, mentors, and peers.
Let’s Connect: book a discovery call with us today!
Lara Schuelke, WIL Specialist, SAIT, Calgary
“Wavemakers is a game-changer as an innovative WIL partner for any post-secondary institute! Wavemakers offers meaningful, high-quality experiences at no cost to the student or the institute. Staff and faculty are supported to make implementation easy and seamless, even into curricular offerings. Wavemakers is a one-of-a-kind program for all domestic and international students across all fields of study.
Mya Walz, Wavemakers alum
“At the Wavemakers Career Fair, I spoke to professionals and recruiters from a whole bunch of different companies. That was definitely my favourite part. I actually got two interviews for internships through that.“
Ready To Share With Students?
Use the copy and graphics in this Toolkit to share Wavemakers through your emails, newsletters, social media, and resource hubs.
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September Cohorts Accepting Applications
September cohorts available - secure a spot before your schedule gets too busy!
Wavemakers isn’t just another course. It’s a free, immersive virtual program designed to help students build real-world experience, connect with industry mentors, and take your career potential to the next level, all while juggling your school schedule!
Exclusive Career Networking Event! Apply to a September cohort now and secure your invite to the Wavemakers Career Networking Event on September 24, where you’ll connect with top employers and industry leaders.
More details coming soon. You won’t want to miss this!
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Join the Wavemakers Community
Wavemakers is community of students and professionals across Canada designed to help you grow.
When you join, you’ll gain:
- Real-world experience to boost your resume
- Connections with industry professionals and mentors
- A supportive community of students figuring things out—just like you
- Skills and confidence to navigate your career pathApplications Now Open for September Cohorts
🗓️ Save the Date! The next Wavemakers Career Networking Event is happening on September 24. This is a virtual event where you can connect directly with top employers, expand your professional network, and learn about the different career paths out there.
These events are exclusive to Wavemakers students - one of the many perks that come with being part of the program.
Apply today and you’ll gain access to this event and many more!
