Work Study

What is ATE?

Short for Alternance travail-études, ATE is a work-study program that provides full-time students pursuing technical, professional, or attestation programs with the opportunity to acquire experience and training in a relevant workplace environment.

Students selected to participate in this program complete two paid practicums of 8-12 weeks in their field over the course of their College studies.  Practicums take place during the summer months following the 1st and 2nd year of the student’s program.

Advantages of the ATE/Work-Study Program:

• Validating your program choice
• Enriching the learning process, as theory is applied to practice
• Gaining valuable communication and interpersonal skills while being exposed to the job market
• Enhancing your CV
• Earning income during your studies

Eligible Programs:

• Animal Health Technology
• Architectural Technology
• Building Engineering Technology (BET)
• Computer Science Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology – Automation and Controls
• Business Administration: Marketing
• Business Administration: Accounting and Management Technology

Am I Eligible?

• Are you in a participating program?
• Are you a full-time student?
• Are you committed to success?

Did you answer YES to all of these questions?  Well, then you meet the basic eligibility requirements and may be able to participate in the program.

Benefits for Employers

Why Hire an Intern?

Hiring an intern can have several benefits to organizations, such as getting to know potential employees before hiring them. Therefore, reducing future recruitment costs and training time.

Your organization would also be part of the renewal and development of skills in the industry as well as create new or reinforce existing relationships with Vanier College. We would love to be your source to provide skillful and knowledgeable employees to your workforce.

Tax Credits

A tax credit is available for most companies, cooperatives or individuals operating a business in Québec. Eligible expenses include a percentage of both the basic hourly wage of the student, up to $21/hour, and a maximum of 10 hours per week, up to $35/hour, for the employer or designated supervisor.

Learn more about tax credits for practicums in the workplace

Go to the Revenu Quebec website for complete details.