Why work with students?
By engaging with experiential learning, you gain access to a motivated, qualified talent pool – students who bring fresh perspectives and can contribute meaningfully to your business. Whether supporting day-to-day operations or tackling specific projects, students can provide valuable assistance where you need it most – and may even become future long-term team members.
Hosting Loyalist College students during their experiential learning opportunities has proven to be immensely beneficial for both our organization and the students themselves. It is aways great to witness their professional growth throughout their placement, as they gain practical skills and deepen their understanding of this field. This mutually rewarding experience not only enhances their learning journey but also strengthens our commitment to fostering new talent in the field.
Allie Pope, Direct Care Worker/Intake Coordinator, Quinte Vitality and Social Support
Get involved
Are you an industry partner interested in hosting a Loyalist College student? Fill out the form below to tell us about your organization and about the opportunity you have in mind. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our placement students were eager to learn and help. They took a real interest in the work experience and they finished their placement with new knowledge and enthusiasm for the workforce.
Melanie McKee, Belleville Metal Sales (Salit Group of Companies)
Why partner with us?
Our students bring fresh ideas, current knowledge, and enthusiasm to the workplace. They are trained in up-to-date practices and eager to apply their learning in real-world contexts. Whether you’re looking for new perspectives or short-term support, our students are ready to contribute.
By mentoring a Loyalist student through an experiential learning opportunity, you’re not only supporting their individual growth — you’re also helping to develop the skilled talent your industry needs. Many organizations find these opportunities to be a pipeline for future hires.
Loyalist College is deeply connected to our local and regional communities. We work closely with our partners to ensure that experiential learning opportunities are mutually beneficial, thoughtfully supported, and aligned with your organizational goals.
When you partner with Loyalist, you’re joining a network of employers, community organizations, and academic leaders committed to innovation, equity, and excellence in experiential learning.
We understand that every organization is different. That’s why we offer a range of experiential learning formats. Our dedicated Office of Experiential Learning is here to help every step of the way.
We have hosted many Loyalist College students here at Hastings Manor and we have had great experiences with them. Many of the students develop lasting rapports with the residents and after placement is finished we have even hired some of the students to work here. The overall experience of hosting a student has been great – they get to learn and gain new experiences and we get to provide a learning opportunity for students.
Jamie Robertson-Golden, Hastings Manor Long Term Care
Frequently Asked Questions
- Fresh perspectives and up-to-date skills
- Flexible short-term capacity during peak periods
- Project-ready support for defined deliverables and day-to-day tasks
- Stronger ties with Loyalist and the local community
Partnering with Loyalist as an experiential learning host allows you to shape the next generation of job-ready graduates, trained to meet the accuracy and professionalism your industry demands. It’s also a chance to meet, mentor and evaluate a potential future employee – many hosts go on to hire their placement students. Eager to learn and contribute, students arrive ready to apply their classroom training in a real-world setting. By supervising and supporting a student, you’ll not only enhance their learning experience but also elevate the professional standards within your own organization.
Learn more and contact us
Have questions?
Contact us: experiential@loyalistcollege.com
