Internship
Internships should involve educational experiences in the workplace that equip the student with technical and interpersonal skills required to work effectively in both the public and private sectors. After the completion of the internship, students will be able to reflect positively on their experience taking away key transferable skills required in the current Canadian and global labour market(s).
For Outgoing Curriculum, Fashion Design or Fashion Communication (2022/2023)
Students who entered the program Fall 2019 or before are required to enrol into FSN 402 Internship in their final year of study. They academic requirements for internships are as follows:
- A minimum of 250 hours of internship/work experience is required.
- The remaining 150 hours can be made up of any combination of work experience and University-led workshops.
- Students must complete a minimum of two (2) internships towards your 250 work placement hours
Fashion Intern Tracking System
Registering Your Internship
Prior to beginning an internship, students must ensure that their profile on the FITS portal is complete.
Students can then begin an application for their internship position. Complete your application within two weeks of starting at your position.
Students must complete, sign, and submit the following forms:
- Student Liability Waiver and Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) Forms
- Student Declaration of Understanding
- Letter to Placement Employers
To be classified as a paid internship, students must be paid at least the provincial minimum wage. Internships that provide allowances, honorariums, reimbursements of expenses and/or stipends are all classified as unpaid internships.
For more detailed information on uploading your internship, and to consult a list of frequently asked questions, please see the How to Internship (external link)
Work Placement Hours
Hours Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of two (2) internships towards your 250 work placement hours
Students are welcome to find placements that are in the fields of fashion and/or design. The goal of the Internship program is to have students gain experience while in school to support their career objectives. If you aren't sure whether a position will count towards your hours, reach out to fashion.internship@torontomu.ca.
Mentorship
Students can also gain internship hours by being P.R.A.D.A. or Tri-Mentoring mentors.
Finding an Opportunity
Current students can find all relevant and up-to-date information about internships and other opportunities in the “Internship and Opportunities Hub” course shell on D2L. If you have not been automatically enrolled in this shell, please contact fashion.internship@torontomu.ca.
Students are also welcome to find their own opportunities through external channels, and their own networks.
Workshops
Professional Development
The Career Centre offers workshops on a weekly basis that students can register for. These workshops cover a variety of professional development topics and skills, and compliment your work placement and in-class learning.
Visit the Career Centre for careers & job search guide, student employment sources, job matching technology, networking events and more.