Bridging Education and Industry
Industry Partnerships
Meaningful industry connections are the cornerstone of student success at Humber Downtown. Our partnerships with leading organizations across diverse sectors empower our students with real-world insights, professional opportunities, and industry-aligned education. In turn, our industry partners benefit from access to highly skilled, work-ready talent prepared to meet the demands of today’s dynamic workforce.
Collaboration Benefits
At Humber IGS, we are connectors. Together with our industry partners, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Through collaboration with employers, industry leaders, and professional networks, we ensure our programs remain relevant to the evolving job market. These partnerships provide:
Collaboration Benefits
Networking and Events
Our diverse range of engagement opportunities with students and industry partners—such as campus recruitment events, career resource fairs, industry talks, information sessions, exclusive panels, and networking events—ensures you have ample opportunities throughout the semester to tap into top talent and build valuable connections, whether for current hiring needs or future talent pipelines.
Career Mentorship
Industry mentors play a key role in shaping the next generation of professionals. Mentors share their expertise, build valuable connections with emerging talent, and contribute to the growth of future leaders in their industry. Mentors also gain fresh perspectives, stay connected with new trends, and enhance their leadership skills. Join this rewarding experience that fosters long-term connections and help build a strong talent pipeline for your organization.
Collaboration Benefits
Work-Integrated Learning Opportunities
From internships to co-op placements and capstone projects, you can engage with our students for a unique opportunity to tap into fresh talent and innovative ideas. Access a pipeline of skilled motivated students who bring current knowledge and cutting-edge perspectives to the workplace. Evaluate potential future employees in a real world setting while benefitting from students' contributions to ongoing projects.
Industry-Driven Curriculum
We work in close collaboration with industry partners to stay aligned with current trends, technologies, and skills in demand. This ensures that our programs equip graduates with the knowledge and expertise needed to be immediately workforce ready.
Become a Mentor at Humber Downtown Campus (IGS)
Shape the Future of Canada’s Workforce While Growing Your Talent Pipeline
Are you ready to invest in the next generation of professionals while enhancing your leadership skills and building your network? Join the Career Mentorship Program at Humber Downtown International Graduate School and make a lasting impact on graduate level students pursuing careers in Business, Technology, and Healthcare.
Humber Downtown Alumni Career Leadership Program
The Alumni Leadership Program is a mutually beneficial platform that bridges the gap between education and industry, creating a thriving ecosystem of leaders, mentors and future professionals. It is a dynamic initiative designed to cultivate leadership excellence while fostering meaningful connections between alumni, current students, and industry partners. Through mentorship, professional development, and community engagement, the program equips graduates with advanced leadership skills while offering employers access to a pipeline of future-ready talent.
Research & Innovation
In Transition: Bridging the Employability Gap for International Learners Through Integrated Solutions
Our Research Project, ‘In Transition: Bridging the Employability Gap for International Learners Through Integrated Solutions’, comprehensively explores the challenges that international students face as they transition into the Canadian workforce.
In 2023, Humber College’s International Graduate School (IGS) at the Humber Downtown campus, in partnership with the Jamaican Canadian Association and Newcomer Women's Services, was awarded $360,000 through the College and Community Social Innovation Fund by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop this initiative.
With a human-centred design-based approach including different stakeholders, this maps the journey of international students in Canada, from graduation to permanent residency, documenting challenges and developing an innovative framework for new supports and programming that validates the skills and competencies of international learners, and expedites pathways to full-time employment.
Meet the Team
Our Core Team at Humber College is led by Principal Investigators Dr Parveen Gill and Cheryl Francis-Nurse, MBA, PMP, CTDP, alongside Dr Diane Simpson and Rina Di Mito, supported by a diverse group of research assistants who are current students and alumni with expertise in research analytics, human resources and marketing. The project is strengthened through partnerships with the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) and Newcomer Women’s Services (NEW); organizations that share our commitment to making a meaningful impact of the lives of international graduates in Canada.
Industry Talks
Join us in shaping the future workforce!
Guest Speaker Series and Panel Discussions
Deliver a presentation or participate in a panel discussion about sector specific topics such as emerging technologies, workforce trends and opportunities, and required skills. Offer career advice, discuss your career path and share practical knowledge. Students will be enriched with the diverse perspectives and audience interaction.
Industry Firechats & Networking Events
Participate in small group discussions or informal networking opportunities you can meet and interact with students in a relaxed setting. Hiring managers can make connections, expand their talent pipelines and informally source candidates for upcoming early talent or internship roles.
Skill-Building Sessions
We invite industry professionals to volunteer and lead 1-hour interactive workshops that showcase how essential skills, mindsets, and values—such as leadership communication, systems thinking, design thinking, and other key competencies—can be applied in the real world. By sharing your expertise, you’ll help equip the next generation with the tools they need to thrive in the Canadian labour market.