Introducing our Student Practicum and Internship Program
A novel student program in development will offer student researchers a new avenue to gain real-world experience, balanced with practical learning and expert mentorship. The CHRR Student Practicum and Internship Program focuses on preparing students for successful careers in survey research and data analysis fields. Survey research and data center CHRR anchors the initiative, drawing on deep expertise, academic rigor, and a diverse client base across the university and community. The program is a centerpiece of CHRR’s 60th anniversary celebration.
The tailored program for student researchers will —
- Cultivate career readiness
- Enable students to engage in research
- Provide personalized experiences
Students: Stay tuned for more information to come!
Empower tomorrow’s changemakers
Consider lending your support to foster the next generation of leaders in research and data analysis.
In their own words: Internships are important
Former CHRR students who are now leaders in their fields reflect on this formative experience.
“Organizations can't expect to hire great problem solvers if they're not trying to train the next generation of problem solvers.”
— Jon Vespa, PhD
Former CHRR student worker,
Data analyst for the federal government
“With the CHRR experience, you're exposed to multiple (research/data) roles. ‘Am I attracted to this role or that role?’ And you can see what a good match would be...”
— Joyce Abma, PhD
Former CHRR student worker,
Sr. social scientist
“You learn how to do good, rigorous work while you're still somewhat protected as a student. You learn how to do these things before you're put to the test...”
— Darcy Hango, PhD
Former CHRR student worker,
Sr. researcher at Statistics Canada
“Organizations can't expect to hire great problem solvers if they're not trying to train the next generation of problem solvers.”
— Jon Vespa, PhD
Former CHRR student worker,
Data analyst for the federal government
“With the CHRR experience, you're exposed to multiple (research/data) roles. ‘Am I attracted to this role or that role?’ And you can see what a good match would be...”
— Joyce Abma, PhD
Former CHRR student worker,
Sr. social scientist
“You learn how to do good, rigorous work while you're still somewhat protected as a student. You learn how to do these things before you're put to the test...”
— Darcy Hango, PhD
Former CHRR student worker,
Sr. researcher at Statistics Canada
Job applicants with internship experience have a 13% higher probability of being invited to a job interview.*
We need input to structure a successful program!
*Source: Baert, S., Neyt, B., Siedler, T., Tobback, I., & Verhaest, D. (August 2021). Student internships and employment opportunities after graduation: A field experiment. Economics of Education Review, 83, 102141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2021.102141