Build Your Future Today

Wavemakers is a free, groundbreaking virtual reality career-building program

Supporting your tomorrow

We understand your schedule is demanding, which is why we've designed Wavemakers to be accessible. From anywhere across Canada, you can dive into our immersive virtual reality campus and connect with top employers, mentors, and fellow students who will help shape your career journey. 

You choose times that work best with your calendar and can complete the program in as quickly as four weeks.

Our program includes:

  • Four Mentor Sessions during which groups within each cohort work on their Wavemakers Projects together

  • Connecting with fellow students in our interactive community on Discord

  • Opportunity to join bonus sessions and professional development sessions

  • Project work that directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, preparing you to think globally

  • Invites to virtual career fairs to meet top Canadian employers and build your network

  • Early access to internship and job opportunities

What can I expect from the Wavemakers Program?

Visit the Wavemakers Program Journey for details about each session and the total time commitment.

Upon completion Wavemakers students receive:

  • Digital credentials for demonstration of future-proof capabilities

  • Completion certificate for LinkedIn

  • Opportunity to win a $1500 scholarship

  • Ongoing access to virtual career fairs as alumni

More questions about the program? Visit our FAQs.

Throughout the program, you also get access to:

  • 50,000 2nd level connections on LinkedIn

  • 500+ Wavemakers Community Members

  • Wavemakers Professional Development Workshops including live and recorded topics on: Interview & Resume Preparedness, Emerging Technologies, Workplace Wellness and many more

We offer multiple cohorts at different times so you can choose the cohort that works for you.

  • January 14 – March 18 2025

    • 1 session/week

    • Tuesdays

    • Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET (Quebec/Ontario) / 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. MT (Alberta) / 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. PT (British Columbia)

  • January 22 – February 26 2025

    • 2 sessions/week

    • Mondays & Wednesdays

    • Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET (Quebec/Ontario) / 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. MT (Alberta) / 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. PT (British Columbia)

  • February 4 – April 8 2025

    • 1 session/week

    • Tuesdays

    • Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET (Quebec/Ontario) / 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. MT (Alberta) / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT (British Columbia)

  • February 6 – April 10 2025

    • 1 session/week

    • Thursdays

    • Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET (Quebec/Ontario) / 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. MT (Alberta) / 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. PT (British Columbia)

Upcoming Cohorts

You’re in control, you get to choose:

  • Where you join from – all Wavemakers sessions and work is done in the virtual campus and online, which you can join from anywhere.

  • How often you participate in virtual career fairs – Wavemakers students and alumni can attend virtual career fairs at any time.

  • To build your professional network by connecting with Wavemaker Mentors, Employer Partners, Expert Speakers, fellow Cohort students, and our team

Ready? Confirm your eligibility in 30 seconds

Before applying for the Wavemakers Program, confirm your eligibility - it only takes 30 seconds.

EXPLORE WHAT’S INSIDE

Tour the Wavemakers virtual campus

Wavemakers is the ONLY work-integrated learning program accessible to all post-secondary students, wherever they are, because of our immersive virtual campus.

What’s Next OnceYou’re Accepted?

Wavemakers was created for YOU – to be flexible for your schedule, accessible from any location, designed to be inclusive, quality sessions that will help you get ahead in your future career, and support available to succeed.

Step 1

Complete this short form to confirm eligibility

Step 2

Once confirmed, complete the full application & select the cohort that work best for you

Step 3

Once accepted, download the Wavemakers Virtual Campus and create your unique avatar

Step 4

Confirm your attendance to orientation

Step 5

Attend orientation: get to know the campus, meet your peers, mentor, and the Wavemakers team

Stand out with in-demand skills

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and future-proof capabilities, Wavemakers graduates stand out to employers because they are:

  • Capable –  Experienced with applying the most sought after capabilities. Wavemakers graduates are prepared to succeed and thrive in the future of work.

  • Confident –Confidently building their future with established professional networks, deep practical experience applying future proof capabilities, and a sense of agency to shape the future. 

  • Curious – Filled with an active desire to learn, asking the questions that lead to deeper insights, bringing diverse perspectives and an understanding of implications and impact.

  • Caring Community – Motivated to build a better future, Wavemakers lead from their values; prioritizing equity, sustainability, and respect for people, planet, and prosperity for all.