Artists and Designers
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The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers supports the early career advancement of all OCAD U students and recent alumni through career development, experiential learning and creative entrepreneurship.
Experiential Learning Program
For-credit placements, Design4, the Work/Place program, faculty resources and more.
Career Development
Jobs, community-building opportunities, career resources, events, workshops and more.
Visit Our Centre
We invite members of the OCAD U community, employment partners, educators, and art and design organizations to visit our centre
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Established in 2013, the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) sits alongside the other student-focused departments in the portfolio of the Vice-Provost, Students & International at OCAD U.
The CEAD is committed to supporting the early-career advancement of all students and recent alumni at OCAD U. Our team delivers specialized programs and services that connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, communities of practitioners, skill-building resources and facilitated learning experiences.
The work of the CEAD is delivered across our Career Development, Experiential Learning Program, and Creative Entrepreneurship portfolios.
The CEAD is particularly grateful to a range of outside funding partners who enable our full-time staff, on-campus student workers, and a network of contributing professional practitioners, to deliver impactful programs and services.
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Have more questions? Reach out to us!
Our team is working hybrid and is reachable via email, Microsoft Teams.
Rosalie Sharp Pavilion
115 McCaul St., 3rd floor
If you're interested in hiring a student or graduate, please contact careerdevelopment@ocadu.ca
If you're interested in hosting a learning placement, please contact explearning@ocadu.ca
If you're a student or alum looking for career advising, please book an appointment via the OCAD U Talent Network
Download our services brochure (PDF)
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