Our employers work with us as co-educators to train the next generation of leaders, provide active learning experiences and help individuals develop the workplace skills they need to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.
Helping you connect with students and alumni to make a global impact
Through our Global Experience Program, students can integrate international perspectives to complement their education with practical work, volunteering, projects, research and fieldwork.
The Global Experience Award helped fund my expenses to participate in the DAAD’s Rise Germany summer internship program. This summer has been a tremendous experience; I have both increased my technical skills and broadened my world view. Experiencing a new culture was also very eye-opening. I really enjoyed learning a new language.
— Global internship participant
The Global Experience Program is here to help you connect with globally minded students
Collaborate with the Student Success Centre’s Global Experience Program to provide co-op placements, internships and other global learning opportunities for McMaster students and alumni. Good news — we’re expanding our global internship opportunities for McMaster students. We highly value our employer partners and believe that this partnership provides a cost-effective format for recruiting highly qualified, talented and globally minded students.
About the program
We work with employers who want to bring in students with diverse experiences and cultural insights to increase the organizations’ global competitiveness.
We prepare students for international opportunities and support general visa and work permit inquiries. Additionally, we provide a one-time travel stipend for eligible students through the Global Experience Award.
We provide virtual opportunities such as volunteer and job fairs, information sessions and challenges.
The Global Experience Program may benefit you if your organization:
Has an international office
Hires for international opportunities
Works with international recruiters
Contributes to international projects or local projects that involve global perspectives
Would like to learn about the global market
Get started
Contact globalcareers@mcmaster.ca to learn more about the Global Experience Program and how we can support your international student engagement and recruitment.
Work with students to making a global impact at home
Local projects that engage the international community are excellent ways for students to acquire a global experience and for employers to access students who are ambitious, adventurous and effective intercultural communicators. We provide ongoing support to students and employers working on globally minded projects or opportunities.
Contact globalcareers@mcmaster.ca to learn more about how your organization can make a global impact at home.
We can help you hire talented international students
We work with campus and community partners to help support employers and organizations who want to diversify their workforce and hire international students.
Some benefits to hiring international students include:
Access to a broader student recruitment pool to meet your recruitment goals
A more inclusive workplace that engages employees with lived experiences adapting to new environments, cultures and teams
Connection with eager, talented candidates who want to gain or increase their work experience in Canada
Growth potential and perspectives on international markets
Navigational services with immigration and funding supports from Student Success Centre staff
Visit our Diversity and Inclusion Services page to learn more.