Power To Be strives to be a leader in offering practicum opportunities to students in our larger community. Our aim is to provide comprehensive and meaningful placements that help students develop their learning in related careers while furthering Power To Be’s mission and impact.  

 Why complete your practicum with
Power To Be? 

  • Contribute to a meaningful social mission and expand your ability to be an inclusion ambassador in other areas of your life 
  • Our team will actively seek to learn about you and create a meaningful experience that aligns with your interests and goals 
  • A supportive staff team that embraces diversity and inclusion, community, service, and play 
  • Our home at Prospect Lake offers a beautiful retreat into the outdoors that is designed with accessibility and inclusion at the centre  
  • Clear expectations, responsibilities and commitments outlined in a role description and learning contact 
  • Regular check-ins and opportunities for feedback on performance 

Want to do your practicum with us?  

Here are the steps to starting your practicum: 

  1. Review our practicum openings below. 
  2. Submit an online application form along with a resume and letter of interest that addresses the following questions:
    -Why are you interested in a placement with  Power To Be?
    -How does Power To Be align with your school program?
    -What are you hoping to enhance or gain from this placement?
    -What is your availability during the week and weekend?
    -Are there specific school requirements, special projects or specific supervision needs, that we need to be aware of?
  3. Attend an interview with our team. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
  4. Successful candidates will be asked to provide two professional references.  
  5. Complete a criminal record check along with initial onboarding and training tasks. 

 Current practicum openings 
At this time we do not have practicums available. You are welcome to submit an application to do a practicum at Power To Be.