Talent 4 Non-Profits

Talent 4 Non-Profits was funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training in 2022. It was a “sister” program to Talent MATCH, which focused on museums, arts, tourism, culture, and hospitality. Although the program has ended, this webpage and the resources here remain to support non-profit organizations considering hiring students. For additional support, contact your local post-secondary institution.

Students across the province are pursuing a wide range of programs including Environmental Studies, International Relations, Community Development, Public Policy, and much more. They have skills and drive to contribute to the meaningful work of your organization.

We would like to highlight key resources to support your process with:

1. Funding: Find funding to hire students for your non-profit.
2. Recruitment: Recruit students through the ACE-WIL Post an Opportunity portal.
3. Resources: Provide you with targeted resources, which can be found below, as well as those on ACE-WIL’s resource hub (which has over 150+ resources to support both employers and students with work-integrated learning).

Below you can find resources for specifically for both non-profit employers and students.

For Employers:

• Wage Subsidies & Funding Aimed at Non-Profit Organizations
• General Student Recruitment Guide
  
• Job Posting Tips & Template
• Simplified Recruitment Guides: Lists of Schools and Programs for Different Position Types:
  • Marketing, Graphic, and Digital Design Roles
  • Business Administration Roles
    
• How to Hire For Initiative & Cultivate Initiative
• Post an Opportunity Portal: Recruit from Multiple Schools at Once
• Onboarding Check-List
• How to Be a Good Mentor
• Managing Students Working Remotely
• Offboarding: The What, Why, and How of Ending a Student Work Placement

For Students:

• Finding Housing: The Student Housing Search (with Tips for Employers)
• How to Find Your Own Work Placement
• Free and Low-Cost Training Resources For Students Building a Career in the Non-Profit Sector

Additional Resources:

• Indigenous WIL Resource Hub: Resources to support Indigenous student access, retention, and success.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in WIL: Tools and resources to help employers address barriers around discrimination and inclusion.
• Talent MATCH for Students: Resources for students looking to work in and currently working in MATCH (museums, arts, tourism, culture, and hospitality) sectors.
• Talent 4 Non-Profits Info Session hosted by ASPECT BC (webinar recording & slides)
  
• ECO Canada Employment Funding & Services Webinar Recording (for both students and employers)