Protégé Program

Immerse Yourselves

Unlock the boundless opportunities of immersive technology. Whether you're a student seeking hands-on experience or a host looking to elevate your projects, this program offers a chance for collaboration and innovation. Students and recent graduates can expect to:

  • Immerse themselves in new experiences
  • Develop essential skills
  • Forge a path towards success

Together, Protégés and their Hosts will create extraordinary simulations and shape the future of immersive technology!

Post-Secondary Institutions

Bringing XR to your Students

Offer your students the opportunity to create new realities. The Protégé Program is the only program in Alberta that works with post-secondary institutions across Alberta to give students and recent graduates hands-on paid learning opportunities in virtual and augmented reality design and development.

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Hosts

Immersive Technology Businesses

Offer your students the opportunity to create new realities. The Protégé Program is the only program in Alberta that works with post-secondary institutions across Alberta to give students and recent graduates hands-on paid learning opportunities in virtual and augmented reality design and development.

  • Student Recruitment: we scout the brightest and most promising young minds in Alberta, ensuring a fresh influx of creativity and innovation into your projects.
  • Hiring Process Management: leave the cumbersome hiring process to us. We take care of all the administrative tasks, so you can focus on your business.
  • Professional Mentorship: Protégés in our program receive hands-on, expert mentorship from industry veterans. This guidance ensures they develop the skills and insights necessary to excel in your projects.
  • Cost Efficiency: we shoulder half of the Protégé’s salary, making top-tier talent more accessible than ever before.
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Students

Amplify your XR Skills

Unleash your creative potential in the world of immersive technology. Dive into the possibilities of virtual and augmented reality, gain valuable hands-on experience and embark on a journey to a fulfilling career. This program not only offers paid work opportunities but also provides soft skills training, professional development and technical mentorship.

Start designing your future — and ours!

Become a Protégé

Protégé Program: Important Dates

We will be accepting applications for the Winter 2025 cohort until December 1, 2024. Learn more about important dates.

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Summer 2026
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Fall 2024
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Winter 2025
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Summer 2025