Internship Gives Head Start to a Fashionable Career

Michelle, a fourth-year fashion management degree student at Humber College, got a head start on her career even before she graduated – thanks to a work placement at a local photography studio.

Michelle’s placement at Mississauga Photography Studio and Gallery (MPSG) allowed her to solidify and apply skills she’d learned in class, like marketing and accounting. She also learned new skills like coordinating photoshoots and planning events – all of which look great on a resume as she enters the work world.

Many Humber programs incorporate an internship or co-op component. For example, every Bachelor of Commerce degree offered by Humber includes a 14-week paid work term between third and fourth year.

For many students, this on-the-job experience is essential to their future career plans.

“I had such an incredible time working for MPSG,” says Michelle. “I was able to try so many different things – and discovered talents I didn’t know I had.”

In fact, her internship went so well that she’s been working at MPSG part-time during the school year.

“Working with Humber students is great because they’re able to jump right in and be a contributing member of the team right away,” says Andrew Hiorth, head of MPSG. “We’re thrilled that she’s stayed with us this year.”

Find out more about Humber’s career services, including our new Career Finder interactive tool.