Slate Technologies Announces Internship Co-op Program with University of Toronto's School of Engineering

Toronto, ON. (August 20, 2024)—Slate Technologies, a leader in advanced software solutions for the construction industry, today announced the launch of its new internship co-op program in collaboration with the Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op) Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

The new internship co-op program, which runs from June 2024 through July 2025, marks a significant step in fostering industry-academic partnerships to equip the next generation of engineers with real-world experience.

Throughout the 13-month internship co-op program, two Data Engineering interns will be integrated into Slate’s software development team and work under the mentorship of Senior Development Managers.

They will engage in various aspects of Slate’s technology, including data science, big data interfaces, language model development, and feature building for Slate’s Decisioning Platform.

This hands-on experience will allow the interns to tackle real-world software development challenges and contribute to cutting-edge solutions. Additionally, they will receive specialized training and participate in workshops designed to enhance their professional and technical skills.

The candidates were carefully selected from U of T’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering's top-performing students and were identified for their exceptional technical and analytical abilities. The rigorous selection process involved a thorough review of academic performance, coursework, and prior experience, followed by interviews with Slate’s team members to assess their aptitude and skill set overall.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto to launch this internship co-op program. This initiative not only provides students with invaluable industry experience but also allows us to nurture and potentially onboard the next generation of talented engineers,” says Senthil Kumar, Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI at Slate Technologies.

“Our goal is to create a lasting impact on the industry by investing in young talent and fostering innovative research collaborations with one of the leading engineering schools in the world."

For over four decades, the PEY Co-op Program has demonstrated leadership in experiential learning in engineering,” said Roger Francis, Executive Director, of Engineering Career and ExperientialLearning at the U of T Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

“Our collaboration with Slate Technologies marks a significant stride in our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in engineering education, empowering students to thrive in technology and engineering.”

The new internship co-op program aims to create a long-term partnership between Slate Technologies and the University of Toronto, fostering collaborative research in advanced areas of computational science.

Slate intends to make this co-op program a permanent fixture, continually providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience and contribute to the future of technological innovation.

By integrating young talent into their projects, Slate aims to drive forward their mission of maximizing efficiency and improving outcomes in the construction industry while addressing the current labor shortage. Slate is dedicated to attracting younger demographics to the industry through technology-driven initiatives.

This program will help bridge the industry's labor gap and ensure a skilled workforce for the future. By integrating fresh perspectives and innovative solutions from interns, Slate is not only enhancing its projects but also positioning itself as a leader in fostering technological advancements and workforce development.