Industry Opportunities
The School of Business and Hospitality partners with industry leaders to help keep our programs cutting‑edge, relevant, and aligned with the fast‑changing demands of today’s global business and hospitality fields, while learners gain real‑world insight, build meaningful networks, and lay the foundation for career success.
By collaborating with us on an applied research project or getting involved as a guest speaker, program advisor, co‑op employer, or donor, you’ll play a key role in developing industry‑ready graduates while gaining early access to top talent, elevating your visibility, and connecting with a community of like‑minded business and hospitality leaders.
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Join a Program Advisory Committee
These committees play a vital role by ensuring programs remain current, practical, and aligned with labour market needs. By participating, industry professionals share their expertise and experience while helping shape program development and prepare the next generation of talent.
Hire Top Talent
Algonquin College’s Co-op and Career Centre can help you find the right candidates to support your business goals. Connect with motivated students or recent graduates who bring practical skills, fresh perspectives, and job ready training to contribute and grow within your organization.
Networking and Events
Explore opportunities to build meaningful connections with students and industry peers through networking events and panels. Students gain valuable insight and expand their networks, while employers engage with career ready talent and identify strong candidates for future opportunities.
Guest Speaking
Industry professionals are regularly invited into the classroom to share their experiences and provide students with real-world insight into their chosen fields. Employers can also connect with us to speak on campus about their organization and highlight work placement opportunities available to students.
Scholarships and Giving
We deeply value your investment and the impact it creates. Your support helps Algonquin to create an environment where students learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re an individual, corporation, foundation, or industry partner, we’ll ensure your contribution creates the greatest impact for students.
Industry Projects
By collaborating with us on applied research projects, businesses can address real-world challenges and develop innovative products and services. Our students bring the skills, knowledge, and faculty-guided expertise needed to move projects from concept to completion while delivering results.
Classroom Meets Industry
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) students take their ideas beyond the classroom, presenting to industry professionals at the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group at Lansdowne Park.
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From Ottawa to Ireland
Real Stories from the Next Generation of Event Leaders. Sometimes the biggest lessons don’t happen in the classroom... they happen halfway across the world.
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