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.
The following opportunities are aimed specifically at graduating students and/or new graduates:
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.
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.
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.
Explore Other Government Recruitment Options
Explore the options available to students in the Social Sciences, by category, by sector, or program-by-program.
Reflect on your skills and experiences, prepare your resume, and get ready for job interviews and next steps.
Explore various options for Master’s, Professional, and Postgraduate programs.
The Student Success Centre offers company information sessions, networking events, career fairs, job search strategies aimed at final-year students.