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Tap into Emerging Tech Talent: Partner with TRU Computer Science Students

Open Closing on April 29, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Larry Iles
Larry Iles
Experiential Learning Coordinator
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Timeline
  • May 12, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 24, 2025
    Meeting with Larry Iles
  • July 29, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
15 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Information technology Machine learning Databases Hardware Cloud technologies
Skills
cloud computing mysql c++ (programming language) research reports project planning github system configuration codebase python (programming language) java (programming language)
Learner goals and capabilities

Our learners are 2nd and 3rd Diploma and Degree Computer Science and Information Technology International students from Thompson Rivers University. They may have completed core academic coursework in areas such as:

  • Programming (Java, Python, C++)
  • Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Database management (SQL, MySQL)
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Software engineering principles
  • Networking and cybersecurity foundations
  • UI/UX fundamentals
  • Cloud computing and data structures

They bring problem-solving skills, adaptability, and experience working on collaborative, real-world projects through their coursework. Many students have also completed personal, volunteer, or academic projects in GitHub environments.

Learners

Learners
Workforce Development
Beginner, Intermediate levels
30 learners
Project
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Students will:

  • Work collaboratively in small teams to meet the needs of a real-world client
  • Apply technical knowledge and tools learned in their academic program
  • Develop professional communication, project planning, and time management skills
  • Reflect on their learning experience and client feedback

This experience may be used toward building a professional portfolio or to supplement their co-op eligibility and career readiness.


Depending on the nature of the project, companies can receive the following:

  1. Project Plan Document
  2. Format: PDF or Google Doc
  3. Includes: Goals, milestones, timeline, and assigned responsibilities
  4. Progress Updates
  5. Format: Brief weekly or bi-weekly summary via email or shared document
  6. Includes: What has been completed, current status, and next steps
  7. Final Project Deliverable
  8. Format varies by project, but may include:
  • Web-based application prototype
  • Functional scripts or codebase (shared via GitHub)
  • Website or database build
  • Research report or technical documentation
  • UX/UI mockups or wireframes
  • System configuration recommendations
  • Cybersecurity audit summaries
  1. Final Presentation/Demo
  2. Format: Slide deck with live or recorded video presentation (optional live Zoom meeting)
  3. Includes: Summary of the project, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations


Project timeline
  • May 12, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 24, 2025
    Meeting with Larry Iles
  • July 29, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Examples of the types of projects our learners can complete:

  • Build or improve a company website or internal dashboard
  • Create automated scripts to streamline routine tasks
  • Design and implement a small database to track internal data
  • Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment and offer basic recommendations
  • Analyze user needs and develop wireframes or mockups for a digital tool
  • Create a prototype for a mobile or web app
  • Develop documentation for a legacy system or new tool
  • Conduct research on new technologies or compare development frameworks
  • Help integrate APIs or third-party software tools