PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Do you have a project or workload that requires additional staff resources to complete? Is your company looking for innovative and affordable ways to grow your talent pipeline and bridge knowledge gaps? If so, then a post-secondary student may be able to help! 

Student Talent Connect was an initiative that assisted Hamilton employers with accessing post-secondary student talent from McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Redeemer University. 

The program ran from February 2024 to March 2025, supporting local employers to leverage work integrated learning (WIL) to expand their workforce capacity and develop a strong talent pipeline.

The Student Talent Connect program is now closed. We encourage interested employers to utilize our Legacy Resource to learn about WIL, identify local options, and connect with a post-secondary institution of your choice.



CONTACT

Looking to hire? Download our Legacy Resource, a comprehensive package all about WIL in Hamilton!

If you are interested in pursuing a WIL opportunity, we recommend you connect with your institution of choice a semester AHEAD of your desired student start date. Please find the post-secondary institution contact information below to connect with the experiential office and learn more about how to qualify:

McMaster University
Mohawk College
Redeemer University

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), and what does it include?
How can working with a student benefit my business? What skills can I access?
Are there funding opportunities available?

VIDEOS

Student Talent Connect Overview
541 Eatery & Exchange’s Executive Director shares insight on their positive experience with work integrated learning within the Hamilton community.
Securing Student Talent Webinar, brought to you by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

Student Talent Connect is a Hamilton Chamber of Commerce program in partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada. Partners include McMaster University, Mohawk College, Redeemer University, and Workforce Planning Hamilton.