The volunteer internship program (VIP) is in full gear and is
available to any McMaster student interested in obtaining
practical trading skills. The skills developed in this program may
qualify applicants for a position at the GTF. Students with twelve
hours or more (of VIP training) will be given employment priority.
There are currently sixty students who have joined the program.
The ever-changing environment of the GTF, the complexity of the
software available at the Floor, and the high demand for GTF
seminars highlights the importance of the Floor to students. GTF
coordinators/supervisors are expected from day one to be
knowledgeable of GTF tools and are ready to present all GTF
seminars (when booked in their time slots). Therefore, it is
necessary to train potential GTF employees before they start
working at the Floor.
The Voluntary Internship Program (VIP) is designed to do just
that, students with 20 hours or more are given employment
priority. Students apply to be part of the VIP program, by either
choosing a supervisor/coordinator or one is chosen for them. The
supervisor/coordinator plays a mentoring role and proceed to train
the VIP candidates during her/his shifts. The
supervisor/coordinator also keeps track of the candidate progress,
hours spent at the Floor, character, personality, and suitability
for the Floor. The recommendation of the mentoring
supervisor/coordinator is highly viewed at hiring time. The
benefit of the VIP program is not limited to students’ employment
at the GTF, the skills developed in this program can give
candidates skills and knowledge that provide them an edge in the
marketplace. For more information on the program please inquire at
the GTF.
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