Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Students in this postgraduate professional program are interested in gaining experience in all manners of museum and cultural sector work : projects in collection management/registration; education/programming/outreach; interpretive planning; exhibition planning; preparation; curatorial assistance; cultural sector social media and marketing; project planning and research; and/or, working with archival collections . These students are in the final stages of completing eight-months of intensive professional training, including postgraduate courses in: professional practice; project management; collection management; care of collections; education and programming; interpretive writing; exhibition planning and design fundamentals; social media and marketing; and contemporary museum publics and roles. 2025 placements will be conducted full-time in the second half of the winter semester from March 3-April 17, for a total of 250 hours (an average of 36 hours per week over the 7 weeks). There is some flexibility in the timing of the placement project. Students will have finished all other coursework and been coached on professional practice prior to taking up their placements. Supervisors will work with the student to develop a Learning Plan for the placement, including regular check-ins on progress toward the learning objectives the student has set for their experience. Placement supervisors should be seasoned museum/cultural sector professionals willing and able to mentor a postgraduate student. All confirmed employers are expected to interview students before accepting their applications on the Riipen platform. This helps ensure the best fit for your project and allows for a clear discussion of expectations and goals.

Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Students in Centennial College’s Storyworks course are eager to gain practical experience in a broad range of cultural organizations from museums and archives, to arts organizations and service providers. These advanced students are completing coursework designed to support their transition into professional roles, including intensive training in project management, collaborative teamwork, and client-focused delivery. Under faculty supervision, learners work directly with external clients, aiming to build professional portfolios, gain valuable references, and contribute meaningful results to their partner organizations.