Work experience in social enterprise
Looking for work experience in the social enterprise sector? Interested in exploring future career paths in social enterprise?
Discover social enterprise, make a meaningful contribution to the community and emerge with the confidence to be change-maker through our Work Experience in Social Enterprise program
We place motivated and talented Memorial students with social enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador where they will assist on social enterprise-related projects. These projects are specifically designed to meet the needs of the partner community organizations in exchange for experience that helps students hone their skills and explore future career paths.
Check out the undergraduate and graduate opportunities we have available and submit your application to socialenterprise@mun.ca.
Read about the experiences of our students:
2023
2021
- Mar. 5: Honing skills:Work placements help PhD student gain diverse business, research capabilities
- Jan. 21: Supporting seniors during the challenges of 2020
2020
- Dec. 18: Made in Nain: SmartICE expands horizons through experiential learning and social enterprise
- July 30: Multidisciplinary placements in action: Memorial students blend skillsets for SmartICE
- June 5: Opening doors to social enterprise: Memorial student discovers passion for social justice
- April 20: Read Our Lips: Memorial alumna launches social enterprise to help hard of hearing
2018
- Aug. 20: Future choices: Pharmacy background a ‘puzzle piece’ for building viable social enterprise
- May 16: ‘Valuable resource:’ Pilot project offers graduate students social enterprise work experience
2017
- Nov. 7: Stella’s Circle Inclusion Choir
2016
Photo courtesy of SmartIce