Wavemakers: The Free, Game-Changing Program, Open to ALL Students in Canada
What Exactly is Wavemakers?
Wavemakers is a free, innovative hands-on program that helps you gain career-ready experience while working on a project for social good—all in an exciting, virtual environment.
Information Session: January 23, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Join us and get your questions answered by a Wavemakers team member and an alum, you can register here.
Final Project and Workload
Design a Project with Impact: Work in teams with a mentor to create a project that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—think global impact!
Dedicated Time to Work Together: You’ll have built-in session time to work with your team.
Minimal Homework: Expect no more than 4 hours of homework across the whole program (about 30-60 minutes per week).
Choose Your Pace: You can pick the cohort option that suits you—either 1 session per week or 2 sessions per week.
Session Breakdown
Orientation
A critical session that sets you up for success; includes networking.
4 Interactive Speaker Sessions
Learn from industry experts who are changing the game.
Each session is 2 hours.
3 Mentor/Team Working Sessions
Dedicated time to work with your team and mentor on your final project, in the virtual campus.
Final Session
Presentation day for you and your classmates.
What You Get as a Wavemaker
Digital completion certificate
Digital Credentials that showcase your future-proof skills.
Every student has the opportunity to win a $1500 scholarship
Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market with in-demand career skills and a professional network
Exclusive access to Career Fairs and development events
Build meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and employers
Financial support available (if you meet eligibility requirements)
Is Wavemakers Really Free?
Yes, Wavemakers is supported by the Government of Canada through the Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Program and in partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable making it completely free for eligible students to participate.
What Does the Wavemakers Virtual Campus Look Like?
The Wavemakers Virtual Campus is a fun, fully inclusive space where you can customize your avatar to authentically reflect who you are.
Check out this quick walkthrough video created by a Wavemakers alumni, where she explores the campus and customizes her avatar.
No headset required.
The Wavemakers Virtual Campus in action
Upcoming Cohorts
Choose the cohort that works for you:
January 22 – February 26 2025 FULL
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)
“Deloitte was at the Wavemakers Career Fair. I had never thought about applying until talking to the recruiter at the event. 2 months later I got the job at Deloitte.”
Isabelle Michels, Wavemakers alum
“Wavemakers is a place where anyone can join and feel welcomed. They are so accepting of everyone with disabilities and diverse needs. You have to be inclusive to allow everyone to feel accepted and the online environment helps make it possible. I just think that open friendliness helps a lot and is definitely shown in Wavemakers.“
Nicholas Kiproff, Wavemakers alum
Still have questions? Visit our FAQ for more information on what is work-integrated learning and eligibility criteria for Wavemakers.