Cosmetic Industry Field Placement Experience

FWKC 2201
Closed
Main contact
Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Student Advisor
4
Timeline
  • April 11, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • April 26, 2025
    Sandbox end
Sandbox
1 projects wanted
Dates set by sandbox
Preferred partners
Anywhere
Any partner type
Any industries

Sandbox scope

Categories
Operations Project management Sales strategy Product management
Skills
safety training communication management operations
Student goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners in the Cosmetic Techniques and Management program who are eager to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Participants will develop professional skills such as resume writing, interview techniques, and workplace communication, which are essential for securing and excelling in a 120-hour field placement within the cosmetics industry. By engaging in practical work, learners will enhance their understanding of industry operations and gain valuable insights into their professional strengths and areas for improvement.

Students

Students
Diploma
Beginner, Intermediate levels
1 student
Project
120 hours per student
Sandbox leads assign students to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Professional resume and cover letter tailored to the cosmetics industry
  • Completion of health and safety training modules
  • Field placement self-reflection report
  • Employer evaluation of field placement performance
  • Documentation of applied skills and knowledge in a project report
Project timeline
  • April 11, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • April 26, 2025
    Sandbox end

Project examples

  • Developing a marketing plan for a new cosmetic product launch
  • Conducting a competitive analysis of cosmetic brands
  • Creating a social media campaign to increase brand awareness
  • Assisting in the organization of a cosmetic trade show or event
  • Designing a customer feedback survey for a cosmetic line
  • Analyzing sales data to identify trends in consumer preferences
  • Supporting the development of a training module for cosmetic sales staff
  • Collaborating on a sustainability initiative for a cosmetic company

Additional partner criteria

Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this sandbox:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Will you be able to provide 120 hours for each student?  *