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York has divided its experiential learning opportunities into three sections: in the community, in the workplace and in the classroom.

In the community

Through community service, York students work directly with highimpact organizations, partaking in a wide range of activities such as mentoring, advocacy, outreach and awareness.

• Field experiences at local companies and organizations.

• Community services learning opportunities at research-informed organizations.

• Performance and artistic productions such as art showcases.

• Industry-sponsored research projects that are collaborative partnerships between students and companies.

• Workplace simulations using cutting-edge technology and the latest industry equipment.

• Hackathons during which students may conceive, design and prototype solutions to existing problems.

• Incubators and accelerators that offer expert entrepreneurial support as students start up their own ventures.

• International exchanges that see students study abroad.

In the workplace

Workplace learning experiences include co-op, paid internship, placement or practicum. No matter the option attached to the program, students connect classroom experience directly to the labour market.

• Co-operative education through paid work terms.

• Internships that allow for contribution to industry-specific initiatives.

• Clinical placements that provide practical nursing students with practical training.

• Practicums, such as those for early childhood education students in a real public-school environment.

• Mandatory professional practice that involves knowledge sharing from which organizations can benefit.

In the classroom

York integrates a wide range of learning opportunities into the classroom to enhance lectures with relevant information that opens up dialogue and reshapes perceptions.

• Labs that help students gain fundamental and advanced research techniques.

• Multimedia presentations that allow students to participate remotely in real-time class activities.

• Guest speakers who use their knowledge and real-world experience to expand on classroom concepts.

• Performance arts at venues where dance students can perfect and showcase their craft.