Talent MATCH for Students

Are you a post-secondary student looking to explore career prospects in some of BC’s most rapidly evolving sectors?

Career opportunities in MATCH (museums, arts, tourism, culture, and hospitality) are exciting and diverse, drawing on the unique capabilities of students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Student talent is in demand for MATCH organizations that are looking for fresh perspectives and progressive skills to innovate and grow.

Talent MATCH helps students who are seeking WIL placements in the sector by providing industry-specific resources for students interested in MATCH placements. Scroll down for links to resources documents and recordings of webinars.

Talent MATCH for Students was funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training in 2022 and was a partnership between the Association for Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL) and the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, BC Museums Association and go2HR. It was a “companion” program to Talent MATCH, which supported employers from MATCH organizations. Although the program has ended, this webpage and the resources remain to support students considering work in MATCH sectors. For additional support, contact your local post-secondary institution.

Resources

Resources for Your Job Search

• How to Find Your Own Work Placements
• Arts and Culture Networking Guide
• Tourism and Hospitality Networking Guide
• Resume Basics for MATCH Students
  
• How to Get Hired: A Practical Guide for Visual Art and Design Students
• Young Canada Works: Careers for Students in Museums and Heritage
• Finding Housing: The Student Housing Search for Work Placements

Resources for Training and Skills Building

• Free and Low-Cost Training Resources for MATCH Students
• Free and Low-Cost Training Resources for Students Building a Career in the Non-Profit Sector
  
• Tips for Managing Digital Communication at Your Next Student Placement
• How to Be a Good Mentee
• Preparing Yourself for Work Integrated Learning
• Tips for WIL Students Working Remotely
• Accessibility Tips for Managing Social Media

Webinar Recordings

• Arts and Culture Industry Chat
  • Post-secondary students from the University of Victoria, Capilano University, and the University of British Columbia share stories and answer questions about their co-op experiences in arts and culture. Recorded on February 23rd, 2022.
• Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar
  • Leadership consultant and BC Arts Council appointee, Jules André-Brown, discusses his graduate research examining young peoples’ involvement with arts organizations, stressing the importance of flexibility and transparency for attracting and retaining students to the sector. Recorded on May 25th, 2022.
• Young Women of WORTH: Advocating for Your Professional Development
  • Tourism Management students Julie Johnson-Lapine and Sebastien Laroye of Capilano University discuss their participation as research assistants with the recent WORTH Association project on Retaining and Developing Women in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality. Recorded on May 2nd, 2022.