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.

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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.

wavemakers alum testimonial - Mya Walz

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.

 

  • Promote: Wavemakers January Career Event

    Apply to Wavemakers now to gain access to our upcoming Career Event this January!

    This exclusive event is your opportunity to connect with top employers and industry leaders from across Canada, all inside our virtual campus.

    This is your chance to explore career paths in a supportive, innovative environment. Applications for new cohorts are now open.

    What is Wavemakers?
    Wavemakers is a free, hands-on program where you:

    - Work on real projects that drive social good
    - Build in-demand career skills employers want
    - Expand your professional network in a fun, virtual environment

    Learn more

  • Promote: January Cohorts

    Starting with Wavemakers will set you up for success. This is the program that will prepare you for your next step, whether it’s a co-op, internship, or job. Apply today!

    As a Wavemaker, you’ll get access to:

    - Career-building experiences through real-world projects and challenges
    - Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals across Canada
    - Networking opportunities with peers, employers, and mentors in our virtual campus
    - Skills development workshops focused on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
    - Exclusive events, including our January Career Event featuring top employers

    Become a Wavemaker! Applications now open for January, join now.