TRU has nearly 30,000 students enrolled in a variety of disciplines — business, applied science, social sciences, education, nursing, social work, tourism, computer sciences, trades and technology — ready to learn and contribute to your organization.
Partner with TRU
Our Career and Experiential team is dedicated to providing you with superior service. We highly value our relationships with employers and have developed a culture that is committed to excellence. Gain a year-round presence and a direct connection with students from Thompson Rivers University
Organizations can build meaningful relationships with TRU students, increase their recognition and trust within the TRU community, and provide greater exposure and visibility to talented individuals preparing for the workforce.
The benefits of collaborating with us include:
- Increased visibility to our students
- Access to our TRU exclusive job board: Career Connections
- Opportunities to host information sessions on campus and provide promotional hiring materials in our offices and some events
Career Connections
Career Connections is Career and Experiential Learning’s exclusive platform for posting job, volunteer and co-op opportunities for TRU students and alumni.
Organizations can create their own account and:
- Post job, volunteer or co-op positions for free
- Customize your organization’s profile
- Connect students to your organization’s website
- Register for the TRU Job Fair
Employer account creation and position postings are approved by the CEL team Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. excluding statutory holidays and campus closure dates.
Create an employer account
Tutorial guide: creating an account and posting on Career Connections
Connect with students through employer info sessions
The Career & Experiential Learning department (CEL) at TRU offers employers a chance to have personalized experiences with students through employer-specific info sessions. Due to the centralized career and co-op system at TRU, we can offer you access to students from every discipline through a single point of contact.
Employer info sessions are around 1 hour in length and can be held virtually or in-person on our campus.
To schedule an employer info session at TRU, contact the Career & Experiential Learning team at cel_marcom@tru.ca or 250-371-5627.
Over 50 employers participated in info sessions in 2023
Digital marketing for employer info sessions included
Reach out with your preferred date and time and we will do the rest
How can my organization get involved on campus?
Your organization can participate in events we hold on campus, such as the TRU Job Fair, a CEL industry event, or the TRUSU Back to School BBQ.
Explore the TRU Job FairSponsor a Career & Experiential Learning industry event
Sponsoring a CEL event elevates your organization in the eyes of future professionals. Our annual events, such as Natural Resources Night, Accounting Night and Finance Night, create valuable networking opportunities for students exploring career paths. As a sponsor, you position your organization as a top choice among prospective employees.
Contact us at cel_marcom@tru.ca to inquire about sponsoring a CEL industry event.
Back to School BBQ
Hosted annually on the first Friday in September, the TRUSU Back to School BBQ attracts thousands of new and returning students to TRU’s Campus Commons and is an amazing opportunity to connect with potential future employees or clients. The sponsorship packages for this event are posted in an article on TRUSU News in the beginning of July each year and applications are accepted until the third week of August.
