Hire a ProCom Intern

How long are internships?

As an overview, our undergraduate summer internships carry a 240-hour minimum requirement between May and August. Students typically work either 6 to 8 weeks full-time or 10 to 12 weeks part-time, with any additional hours being entirely up to the student and employer.

Can I still hire an intern if I don’t attend the Internship Connector?

Yes! Please complete a Placement Proposal Form (external link)  [external link]. Once approved, your position will be circulated to prospective interns who will follow up with you directly.

How many ProCom interns can I hire?

As many as you have opportunities and support for so long as the acceptance guidelines are met. 

Can the intern keep working past the length of their placement?

Any paid or unpaid employment that takes place outside of the parameters of the internship placement would be at the discretion of the student and the employer. Liability insurance coverage provided by Toronto Met University for any unpaid internship is extended for the entire duration of the work placement. 

Does my internship opportunity have to be paid?

Compensation depends entirely on the organization's capacity and budget and is not a prerequisite to hiring. We often collaborate with startups, SMEs, not-for-profit and various charitable organizations whose funding is limited to research and other grants. While we certainly encourage compensation at the appropriate skill level, we often help facilitate opportunities provided that the experience is of relevance to the student. Most unpaid internships do however come with a lump sum stipend or honorarium attached. These are typically equal to appropriate hourly rate times the total number of placement hours.