The purpose of the field placement experience is to give CPA students the opportunity to:

• Apply the skills and knowledge they learn in the CPA program in an authentic work environment
• Receive feedback and mentorship from an experienced IT professional
• Establish and build professional connections in the IT community

Acceptable field placement experiences:

A field placement position/assignment/project must be a practical, quality experience related to the student's program of study and the student must report directly to a supervisor or manager. The work assigned at the placement must allow the student to apply and be evaluated on at least ONE of the IT Skills listed on the Placement Evaluation checklist. All field placements must be approved by the Field Placement Coordinator.

The field placement is 160 hours and is scheduled for April 11th, 2022 to May 6th, 2022.

Student deliverables are based on the projects and tasks assigned by the employer. Employers can have multiple students work as part of the placement.

No compensation is required for students.

Schedule:

1. Employers will receive applications from students beginning February 11, 2022.
2. Employers will select candidates for interviews and then contact students to book interviews by February 16th, 2022.
3. Employers will advise students of their decisions by February 21st, 2022.