Field Placement

A field placement is an intensive, part-time or short-term project: some field placements are two months long. Field placements don’t require the supervision of a registered professional and aren’t a part of professional certification. They are typically unpaid.

Example of a Field Placement

Tatum studies history. During his field placement, he spends two months in the fundraising department of a local museum, focusing on how to boost the number of people under 30 who go to the museum and may become future donors.

Benefits to Employers

Get to know potential futures employees
Increase productivity and additional service provisions
Improve staff knowledge and skills, as well as collaborative teamwork within and across professions
Develop and update resources, complete short-term projects and undertake research.

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Benefits to Students

Gain professional work experience before graduation
Test out a specific workplace
Network and develop lasting connections within industry