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Student Opportunities

Student Opportunities

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Student Opportunities

Are you a current TMU student that's interested in gaining hands-on training experiences and employment opportunities with Chrysalis? Here are some ways to get involved!

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Get Involved

The Career Boost Undergraduate program offers job opportunities for eligible full-time domestic undergraduate students at TMU. Opportunities at Chrysalis include roles in technical production, producing, front of house, and marketing. Keep an eye out for applications for Summer 2026.

Students interested in the Career Boost program must apply through the Recruit Students portal and obtain eligibility approval before starting work. For any questions or issues, please email careerboost@torontomu.ca.

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The Creative School offers both mandatory and optional internship and work placement opportunities across various programs. Students gain hands-on experience through professional field placements aligned with their studies, typically requiring a minimum of 240 hours during the Fall, Winter, or Summer terms.

To explore possible internships/creative practice hours with Chrysalis, reach out to your program’s internship coordinator, academic advisor, or program director.

Past Student Interns

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Hannah Shia

Lighting Assistant, Career Boost

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Chris Gwynne-Thompson

Rigging/Flies Assistant, Career Boost

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Emma Fillingham

Sound Assistant, Career Boost

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Olivia Presti

Producing Assistant, Career Boost

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Sarah Richichi

Projections/Video Assistant, Career Boost

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Sam Eze

Communications Assistant, Career Boost

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Harriet Wilkinson

Lighting Assistant, Career Boost

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Peyton Lohnes

Scenic Assistant, Career Boost

A young woman with vibrant pink-purple hair and a pearl hair clip smiles warmly at the camera. She wears pink earrings and a pink vest over a white top. Lush greenery in the background.

Paulina Tapia

Front of House Assistant, Career Boost

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Sejal Masih

Producing Assistant, Career Boost

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Barry Liu

Master of Digital Media Student

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Sarah Richichi

Sound Assistant, Career Boost

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Evelyn Rensing

Rigging/Flies Assistant, Career Boost

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Ayanna Seesahai

Virtual Production Assistant, Career Boost

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Michala Todd

Communications Assistant, Career Boost

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Sabine Marsi

Producing Intern

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Skye Anderson

Projections/Video Assistant, Career Boost

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Yllana Williams

Rigging Assistant, Career Boost

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Monica Brighton

PhD Media & Design Innovation Student

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Helena Holmes

Producing Intern

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Sophia Yarosh

Communications Intern