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Search Co-op ProgramsHave you thought about hiring a student? Student talent can bring fresh skills to your organization, help you pivot digitally, and increase capacity—they can help your organization recover and innovate! But if maneuvering the post-secondary system is daunting or you lack the funds to hire a new team member… good news!
Talent MATCH is a new program that will help you navigate the whole process with a focus on the needs of Museums, Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality (MATCH) organizations. Talent MATCH can:
Talent MATCH staff will guide MATCH organizations in working with a post-secondary institution to fill needed roles. In addition to one-on-one support, the Program equips you with downloadable toolkits and webinars on the process to secure funding, recruit, and onboard students.
Student talent can help you solve short-term labour needs, tackle projects, assist with fundraising, and help your organization digitally innovate—whether that’s creating a digital exhibit, helping with digital marketing, or finding digital tools to support staff working remotely.
Organizations of all sizes are eligible and we’re happy to discuss your needs and questions individually.
This free program is a benefit to members of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, the BC Museums Association, and go2HR: BC’s tourism human resource association.
Talent MATCH is funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training, and Skills in partnership with the Association of Cooperative Education & Work Integrated Learning BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL).
Talk to one of our advisors to learn which student talent programs can best fit your organizational needs. We will connect you to the appropriate post-secondary school(s) and help you identify funding sources and wage subsidies.
Throughout the process, we are available for any questions you have regarding student talent. Contact us at talentmatch@acewilbc.ca to set up a free advising session.
Contact us at Talent MATCHThe Talent MATCH program is a partnership between the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, the BC Museums Association, go2HR, and ACE-WIL.
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