Work-integrated learning is much more than a buzzworthy topic. It’s a chance for you to get on-the-job experience so you can develop skills and learn what working in the field’s actually like.

We designed this guide on Avenue to Learn to help you learn…

• About the benefits of work-integrated learning
• How to prepare for these experiences
• How to get the most from this type of learning

Work through the content at your own pace to discover informative content like videos, graphics, text content and more, plus quick assessments to help you digest and recall the key points.

OSCARplus is an online platform you can use to engage with Student Success Centre services. These services include events, appointments and workshops to support your academic, personal and professional development and success.

On the experiential learning end, some highlights of OSCARplus include:

• Appointments
• Workshop and event registration
• Volunteer and job postings (we add new opportunities every week!)

The Student Success Centre’s Career Access Professional Services (CAPS) are for students and alumni (up to five years after graduation) who identify as a person with a disability or someone who has been forcibly displaced.  

Our goal is to help you overcome employment barriers. We’ll help you access opportunities and support in ways that work for you, regardless of where you are in your career journey. 

The CAPS team will work with you to develop an individualized plan that respects your intersectionality, academic path and hopes for the future. We can help with career exploration, further education, job search preparation and navigating accommodations and disclosure while building skills and confidence. Our CAPS employer team has relationships with supportive and inclusive employers and community partners to support your career development and workplace experiences. 

Email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca to book appointments (virtual or in person) for specialized career, job search and further education support. Let us know in your email if someone at McMaster referred you to us.

Our Career Planning Notebook, developed by our career counsellors and team, will guide you to:

• Reflect on your interests and identify your personal skills
• Explore your career and education options
• Connect with people and opportunities
• Develop skills and gain experience