ATE for Students

Students can benefit from participating in the Alternance travail-études program by getting experience in their fields of study while being paid. Having experience will make it easier to successfully enter the job market upon graduation.

Eligibility

Eligible students must be:

  • Registered as a full-time student at Dawson College
  • Enrolled in a technical program or AEC that is participating in the ATE program
  • Selected by an employer (after applying)

Timeline

  • Students can apply to job postings as they become live
  • Employers conduct interviews with their preferred candidates
  • Students are selected by employers
  • Internships begin in late May or early June
  • Internships begin in late May or early June
  • Workplace inspections by ATE Coordinator
  • Internships come to an end in early to mid-August
  • Final internship evaluations completed

Available ATE Internships

Program of Study: Civil Engineering Technology Computer Science Technology Laboratory Technology (Analyical Chemistry)
Length of Stages 8-16 weeks 8-16 weeks 8-16 weeks
Start and End Dates (may vary) Late May to early August Late May to early August Late May to early August
Number of Hours 28-40 hours/week 28-40 hours/week 28-40 hours/week
Remuneration (Y/N) Yes Yes Yes
Recruitment Period Winter Term Winter Term Winter Term

Contact Information and How to Apply

Civil Engineering Technology

Please contact Gloria Colaneri, if you have any questions and if you would like to apply.

Gloria Colaneri
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Local: 4063

Computer Science Technology

Please contact the coordinator, if you have any questions and if you would like to apply.

Computer Science ATE Coordinator
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Local: 4000

Laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry)

Please contact Nicolas Duxin, if you have any questions and if you would like to apply.

Nicolas Duxin
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Local: 4880


Last Modified: December 3, 2025