The digital creation traineeship program in Québec
The traineeship program in video games, visual effects, animation, and digital experiences in Québec.
+55 students who have secured a traineeship
+15educational establishments bringing talent together
3sectors of activity
+28participating studios
More than 28 creative studios have found talent thanks to our traineeship program
We connect students and creative studios through traineeships
The SYNTHÈSE traineeship program is an opportunity to connect digital creation studios with students seeking paid and/or credited traineeships.Our not-for-profit objective is to meet the workforce needs of the visual effects, 2D-3D animation, video games, and digital experiences industries, while offering students their first professional opportunity.
Discover the benefits of the traineeship program
Whether you work in a studio or are a student or teacher/professor at a CEGEP or university, discover the benefits of our workplace traineeship program.Access a diverse talent pool in creative digital production
Save money with our 100% free service
Save time and improve efficiency when recruiting trainees
Review applications from high-quality college and university students
Access strong and comprehensive files, including portfolios, resumes, and video presentations
Find your dream training opportunity
Enjoy your first immersion into the world of work
Boost your chances of securing a position immediately following your traineeship
Dive into stimulating and rewarding projects
Enhance and refine your knowledge and skill sets
Encourage your students to go from theory to practice
Help your students get into the job market
Showcase your institution through the expertise you pass on to students
Foster Québec’s creative digital workforce’s development
Take part in increasing student placement rates
Taking action on issues relating to training-employment alignment
Our traineeship program meets the following objectives:
Foster skill-development through hands-on experience in the field
Ensure high-quality next-generation learning
Bridge the gap (whether real or perceived) between companies’ expectations and training
Bolster links between educational institutions and businesses
How does it work?
Studios submit their traineeship offers
Students submit their candidacies
SYNTHÈSE informs studios about funding programs
SYNTHÈSE recommends candidates based on studios’ requirements
The studios conduct interviews and select candidates
Agreements are signed and traineeships begin, leading to an enriching experience for all!What the studios had to say
Hybride Ubisoft
Mathieu Boucher
Vice President, Operations
Pleasantly surprised by the strong motivation and adaptability of our interns. Diligent and punctual, they showed openness and a great sense of responsibility. Our expectations for this internship were fully met. [Translation]
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Super Splendide
Jean-François Malouin
Founder
A tremendous help in addressing our staffing challenges! We had access to a pool of candidates tailored to our needs, and in record time. [Translation]
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Carcajou Games
Vincent Presseau
Founder
I was truly amazed by the quality of the interns! Exceptionally professional, I’d hire dozens if I could! [Translation]
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The Wallrus
Jasmine Gervais
COO & Co-Founder
A valuable internship placement opportunity! The talent, adaptability, and resourcefulness of our recruit made her an excellent addition to our team. [Translation]
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Fineallday
Dominick Lareau
Founder
A wonderful experience, I’m very satisfied with the work Jeanne accomplished, and it’s quite possible we’ll work together again soon. The internship program makes it possible for small businesses like mine to hire interns. I love this program, thank you for existing! [Translation]
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Baobab Games
Antabon Some
Founder
The interns welcomed through the SYNTHÈSE internship program provided valuable support to the studio. Their contribution allowed our small team to deliver a high-quality vertical slice ready to present to investors. [Translation]
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Rage cure
Dave Gagné
Co-Founder
Our intern successfully met every challenge. We’re very grateful to have collaborated with him through the SYNTHÈSE internship program. [Translation]
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Folklore Games
Mikhaël Vaillancourt
Creative Director
Once again, it was a pleasure working with SYNTHÈSE, which allowed us to welcome Zachary, resourceful, skilled, and motivated. We were so satisfied with his work that we offered him a permanent position on the team. [Translation]
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Vagabond
Emmanuel Floret
Founder & Creative Director
I had the pleasure of welcoming two talented and motivated interns through the SYNTHÈSE internship program. Everything went smoothly and efficiently, I can only recommend this program. Thank you, SYNTHÈSE! [Translation]
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What the students had to say
Yanick Jobin-Proulx
3D Environment Artist
Bachelor’s in Art and Animation Science, Université Laval
My internship at Vagabond Interactive was an extremely enjoyable experience! The team made me feel right at home and helped me a lot in learning two software programs that were completely new to me. [Translation]
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Mathieu Lavallée
Junior Game Designer
Bachelor’s in Video Game Creation – Design Profile, UQAT
My internship at Devil Studios allowed me to develop and strengthen my game design skills. I found myself with many opportunities and creative freedom. It was a stimulating and incredibly formative experience! [Translation]
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Kelly-Anne Guervil
Production Assistant
Bachelor’s in Communication (Media Creation – Interactive Media), UQÀM
As part of this professional immersion, the internship was an enriching experience that enabled me to develop and acquire numerous key skills for the job market. [Translation]
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Tara Belhumeur
Video Game Programmer
AEC – Video Game Programming, Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne
I really enjoyed my internship at Fineallday, the work environment was very pleasant. Working in an independent studio allowed me to develop autonomy and resourcefulness! I highly recommend that all students complete a professional internship to build their skills. [Translation]
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Ismaël St-Pierre
Tracking/Matchmove Artist
Student at Cégep Limoilou
My internship at Hybride Ubisoft not only allowed me to gain a great deal of technical knowledge but also provided an excellent opportunity to improve my communication skills. [Translation]
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Mathieu Deblois
Volumetric Experience Artist
Student at École NAD-UQAC
At DPT., I had the opportunity to develop my responsiveness within pioneering research projects in the field of volumetric cinema. [Translation]
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Valérie Duval
2D Artist
Student at Université Laval
With Pigeon Mayonnaise, I had a truly positive first studio experience that helped me gain much more confidence and ease in my abilities. [Translation]
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Pier-Olivier Bellemare
Video Game Level Designer
Student at UQAT
At Folklore Games, I learned to develop autonomy by being given the opportunity to take initiative and contribute to the projects. [Translation]
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Laurence Mongrain
3D Animator
Student at Université Laval
The Wallrus allowed me to better understand a studio’s production pipeline and how to prioritize my tasks to deliver the best possible work within the given time. [Translation]
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Thank you to our financial partners
In 2024, SYNTHÈSE was fortunate to receive generous contributions from Caisse Desjardins de la Culture and École NAD-UQAC, which provided scholarships to students from diverse backgrounds as part of their traineeship in creative digital production.
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