Post Graduation
Planning For Life After Graduation
Graduating from Social Sciences opens the door to a wide range of possibilities – from further education to meaningful work in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. Whether you’re considering grad school, launching a career, or taking time to explore your options, this page offers tools and guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
We’ll help you reflect on your goals, understand your strengths, and take practical steps toward whatever comes next.
Opportunities Targeted At New Graduates
The following opportunities are aimed specifically at graduating students and/or new graduates:
Advanced Policy Analyst Program (APAP) Explore APAP Options
The federal Advanced Policy Analyst Program (APAP) is one of the Government of Canada’s top recruitment and leadership development programs. It is a paid, employment-based program targeting students graduating from Master’s programs.
Ontario Internship Program (OIP) Discover More About OIP
The Ontario Internship Program (OIP) offers graduating or newly graduated students paid, full-time internship opportunities that provide career gateways into the Ontario Public Service.
Ontario Legislature Internship Program (OLIP) Learn About OLIP
The Ontario Legislature Internship Program (OLIP) is a non-partisan, stipend-based opportunity placing new university graduates on the teams of Members of Provincial Parliament for one September to April period.
Related Pages
Career Options Learn more
Explore the options available to student in the Social Sciences, or program-by-program.
Job Search Learn more
Reflect on your skills and experiences, prepare your resume, and get ready for job interviews and next steps.
Further Education Learn more
Explore various options for Master’s, Professional, and Postgraduate programs.