Employers and partners
Learn how deepening your relationship with Georgian College will benefit you, your employees and organization, while making a difference in the lives of students.
Partnership opportunities
Access talent
- Build your workforce with students or graduates
- Strengthen the skills of future employees
- Connect with university and college-level educated students
Build and grow your business
- Pursue innovation opportunities
- Increase the skills of your workforce
- Stay up to date on advancements in the field
Invest in innovation
- Tailored, multi-faceted partnership opportunities
- Strategic philanthropy
- Exclusive sponsorships
Use Georgian services
- Host a conference or event
- Access our affordable Health and Wellness Clinics
- Use our athletic and fitness centres
Canada’s only
changemaker
college
Georgian is the first college in Canada
designated as an Ashoka changemaker college.
Current partners
Click on the logos below to learn more about some of our multi-faceted partnerships.
Access talent
As a leader in experiential learning, we can provide assistance in identifying the learning opportunities that best fit your business needs. Highly motivated and qualified students and graduates are available from a wide range of programs.
Why Georgian students and graduates?
- Students have a fresh perspective and current knowledge of the industry
- An employer guarantee
- Access to the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit
- Community impact projects and entrepreneurial co-op options
Work-integrated learning options
Work-integrated learning options include:
- co-operative education work terms
- internship and industry placements
- field and clinical placements
- service learning
- apprenticeships
Employer Guarantee
We are so confident in the quality of our programs and graduates that we are offering employers a guarantee: if, within a year of graduation, a Georgian alumnus you employ is found to require additional academic preparation within the scope of his or her program outcomes, Georgian will cover tuition costs for that graduate to complete one Georgian credit course to retrain and improve their job-specific skills.
Build and grow your business
The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre
- Take your business to the next level with entrepreneurship supports
- Get training, find connections, learn about funding and gain mentorship
Alumni Association
- Gain exposure by positioning your brand in front of exclusive audiences
- Create a personalized, impactful investment to support innovative growth
Career and Employment Community Services
- Grow your labour force with our resources and services for employers
- Gain access to vital information related to employment and labour standards
The Research and Innovation Department
- Work closely with business, industry and community partners
- Advance research and development initiatives to improve the marketplace
Continuing education and corporate training
- Advance the skills of your workforce with flexible delivery options
- Learn new skills with continuing education and professional development courses
The Centre for Changemaking and Social Innovation
- Be a part of innovative and transformative social change in our community
- Join collaborative partnerships and community impact projects
Invest in innovation
An investment in Georgian College is an investment in the social and economic well-being of the communities we serve. There are a variety of different ways to engage your company in the Georgian community, including:
Tailored partnerships
A multi-faceted partnership with Georgian can help you increase visibility, develop talent solutions and discover new collaborative research opportunities. Here are some of our recent success stories:
- Georgian College and Honda of Canada Mfg.
- Georgian College and Magna International Inc.
- Georgian College and Toronto Hydro
Exclusive sponsorships
Support Georgian College’s mission while positioning your brand in front of exclusive audiences. Each opportunity is customizable based on your desired level of exposure and engagement. Consider:
- Sponsoring the Georgian Gala
- Sponsoring the Georgian Golf Classic
- Becoming a Perks Partner for the Georgian Alumni Network
- Advertising in the Georgian View
- Sponsoring the FIRST Robotics Competition
Strategic philanthropy
By making gifts to Georgian College, corporations can strengthen their relationship with one of Canada’s leading colleges, gain exposure to an important source of future-ready talent and support innovative growth. Our team will work with you to help you create a personalized, impactful investment with your philanthropic dollars. Consider:
- Secure naming rights
- Showcase your commitment by considering a naming gift for a classroom, student lounge, building or athletic space.
- Supporting scholarships and awards
- Ensure the Georgian experience remains accessible by creating new scholarships, awards and bursaries for deserving students. Align your brand and support the talent of tomorrow.
- Providing in-kind good and services
- There is a continuing need for specialized goods and services from corporate partners, such as technology licenses, equipment and more. Some of these goods may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Georgian by the numbers
Use Georgian services
Conference and Event Services
Meeting facilities, athletic space, catering, accommodation and support for your next event.
The Georgian Dining Room
Offering lunch and dinner services, while providing learning opportunities for students.
Health and Wellness Clinics
Benefit from affordable care in our student-led Health and Wellness Clinics.
Athletics and Fitness Centre
Use our state-of-the-art fitness facilities for sporting events, team-building or camps.
Contact us
Get in touch with us to learn more about partnering with Georgian College
Miranda McSorley
Senior Development Officer, Campaigns and Partnerships, Advancement and Alumni Relations
249.388.0781
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