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, and 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
Flexible Enrollment: Open registration with integrated curriculum options
Scholarship opportunity & up to $200 in financial support
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.
General Wavemakers Promotion
Launch your future with Wavemakers this Fall!
Wavemakers is a free career-readiness program designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to stand out in today's job market. Through mentorship and opportunities to connect with professionals from a wide range of industries, you'll gain practical insights that can help you take the next step in your career.
As a Wavemaker, you'll receive:
Up to $200 in financial support
The chance to win a $1,000 scholarship
Mentorship with industry professionals
Exclusive networking opportunities with employers and leaders across Canada
Career-ready skills that strengthen your resume and prepare you for interviews and the workplace
Whether you're looking for your first job or planning your future career, Wavemakers gives you the tools and professional network to help you get there. Join Wavemakers. Build connections.
General Wavemakers Promotion
Gain access to ongoing networking opportunities, career events, and a community that helps you grow long after the program ends.
When you join Wavemakers, you're becoming part of a community that continues to support your career long after you've completed the program. From building practical workplace skills to making meaningful industry connections, you'll gain resources that can help you throughout your career.
Once you become a Wavemakers alum, the opportunities continue. You'll have access to free one-on-one career coaching, alumni networking opportunities, exclusive events, and ongoing resources designed to help you navigate your career, explore new opportunities, and continue growing your professional network.
Apply today and be part of a lasting community that cares!