Career Services and Financial Aid at Lakehead

Being a university student is costly. It may feel burdensome and dismaying to juggle grades, financial stability, social life, rest, and student involvement. However, Lakehead has many services on campus and online that can mitigate this stress and relieve the intensity of your responsibilities. So, I have provided you with an overview of the financial opportunities that Lakehead offers in one place!

Career Services:

Career services can be found on the Lakehead University website and your mysuccess account. They provide diverse and fruitful opportunities for building your resume, preparing for your future, and becoming more knowledgeable in the resources you have as a student. Explicitly, career services supply monthly skill growth workshops, career-searching sessions, career fairs, networking events, co-op, part-time, and graduate job search, and online resources. Here are are some examples:

Co-Curricular Record:

The co-curricular record is connected to career services and is responsible for documenting your not-for-credit contributions at Lakehead. These experiences include volunteering, governance, teams, leadership, paid positions, and more. The co-curricular method is an effective way to gain transferable skills, accentuate your academic transcript, and meet new people.

To access your co-curricular record, log into mysucces, and you will find the option at the top of the page. 

Finally, your co-curricular positions should be submitted and validated before April 30th. Your requests will be approved within two weeks by the validators. 

For more information or assistance contact the Student Success Advisor (orientation@lakeheadu.ca) (807) 343-8010 ext. 8981.

Networking Opportunities and Programs:

Lakehead Connect - Ten Thousand Coffee Program

Lakehead Connect can match you with an alumni or recent graduate to answer your career-specific questions and recommend job opportunities as a student. This is an innovative way to look ahead and prepare for what you might encounter in the future. Moreover, if you are struggling to navigate a correct path to success or overwhelmed with self-doubt, chatting with these peers can mitigate those feelings and inspire you to endorse more efforts into your passion. You can schedule an in-person appointment online through the Ten Thousand Coffees website. 

You can click here to register for an account: https://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/schools/lakeheadu. 

Once you are all set up, instructions will be sent to your preferred communication network, where you can schedule appointments, access your invite, and receive monthly introductions to possible candidates who are ready to support you.

Riipen Program:

Riipen is an experiential learning platform designed to connect students with industry and community partners to get involved with opportunities to build their resumes, such as through virtual internships, co-op, and short-term paid projects.

 For more information visit:  Riipen Academy 

Events and Workshops:

Career Services hosts various events throughout the month that can vary from resume reviews and general drop-ins to career fairs. This calendar is accessible through the Career Services website and mysuccess. 

For more information: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/career-development/students-alumni/events-workshops

Career Services for Indigenous Students:

The Indigenous Student Services Centre is accessible through Career Services and offers Indigenous employment and career opportunities along with professional services, such as resume building and interview preparation. The community resources, job postings, and employment portals are all listed under https://www.lakeheadu.ca/indigenous/indigenous-services-tb/career-employment

Resources, Services and Programs

Career Services organizes its resources in one page for easy accessibility  to students. These programs are directed towards minority groups and the general student population.
For more information: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/career-development/students-alumni/services-resources-tools

Scholarships

The myawards portal is available to all Lakehead students to apply for scholarships, bursaries, and awards. The general application allows you to be granted a plethora of scholarship options based on your eligibility. To complete the general application, sign in using your Lakehead University username and password. You will need to provide background information on your financial, student, and personal statutes. Moreover, if you are eligible for a scholarship that requires additional steps, it will be indicated for you after you apply for the general application.

To access the myawards portal: https://lakeheadu.academicworks.ca/

Work-Study Program

The Lakehead University Work Study Program lists part-time and full-time employment opportunities for undergraduate students who prove financial eligibility. These job postings provide students with a chance to work with Lakehead University faculty and staff, contribute to their educational growth, build their resume, gain leadership skills, and more. The Work Study Program is separated into two segments throughout the fall and spring academic terms. The fall and winter term extends from September to March, and the spring and summer term extends from May to August. You can apply for the Work-Study Program through https://mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca/home.htm

For more information: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/work-study-program