Collana.

Made by Students
For Students.

We know the frustration—entry-level jobs demanding years of experience, endless applications leading nowhere. You need experience to get a job, but you can't get experience without a job.

By the numbers

24 Million

Students in North America.

88%

Excluded from Co-op programs.

3 of 4

Non profits reported job vacancies.

5 to 6

Hours spent finding a suitable job.

Every year, millions of students graduate into a workforce they weren't prepared for. Work-integrated learning is the single greatest predictor of early career success — yet only 12% of students ever get access to it.

"The burdensome application process shouldn't be normal."

Students spend 5 to 6 hours hunting for a single suitable opportunity, then less than 15 minutes actually applying.

Non-profit organization collaborating with student volunteers through Collana

College students working together on campus projects and building professional skills

On the other hand, 3 out of 4 non-profits have unfilled vacancies. 41% of those roles are entry-level. Startups are failing not because of bad ideas, but because they can't afford to hire. The talent exists. The need exists. The connection doesn't.

"To connect students with opportunities, and provide needing organizations with talent."

The root problem was never a lack of work or a lack of willing workers. It is the disconnect between students desperate for experience and organizations desperate for help.

"Collana exists because the gap shouldn't."

Every feature is intentionally designed from user interviews, aimed at subsidizing the painpoints of both students and organizations.

Collana founding team reaching out to bridge the gap between students and organizations

How It Works

From signup to success, we make it simple for students to gain experience and for organizations to find talented collaborators. Start your journey in four easy steps.

01
Create Your Profile
Sign up and build your profile showcasing your skills, interests, and what you want to learn. Students create portfolios while organizations post their project needs and opportunities.
02
Browse & Connect
Dedicated feed to reach out and connect with likeminded students and organizations. Reach out directy. Learn, work on prokects, and build relationships that can kickstart your career.
03
Apply and Collaborate
Apply to opportunities and collaborate confidently. Each job listing is included with a mandatory application cap, ensuring organizations can give every applicant the attention they deserve.
04
Earn Recognition
Complete projects, receive verified reviews, and build a portfolio that showcases your work. Organizations find proven talent while students build credibility for their careers.

Traditional Path vs. Collana

Why wait for graduation when you can start building your career today?

	With Collana	Traditional Path
Getting Started	Start immediately, any year	Wait until junior/senior year
Time Commitment	Flexible micro-internships (5-20 hrs)	Full-time summer only (40+ hrs)
Experience Building	Gradual, diverse projects	One role, limited scope
Portfolio Growth	Multiple verified projects	Single internship entry
Skill Development	Explore multiple fields	Limited to one domain
Competition Level	Lower barrier to entry	Highly competitive
Network Building	Multiple organizations	One company/team
Verified Reviews	Yes, from every project	Maybe one reference
Career Exploration	Try before you commit	Limited options
By Graduation	10-15 projects, proven track record	1-2 internships, limited proof

What People Think.

Hear what students, startups, and organizations are saying about our idea.

"Students need real chances to grow before graduation. Collana speaks directy to that challenge. Looking back, having something like this would have taken alot of stress of my shoulders and made my path to that first job less uncertain"

Kaosi Nwosu

Computer Science '25

UMass Amherst

"Never landing a formal internship made me realize how much Students needed a solution like Collana. Hopefully, this will be the start of a more inclusive and accessible future for students everywhere."

Chizulu Zephaniah

Computer Science '26

Dalhousie University

"Alot of times, I just want a reply to know if I should keep waiting or move on. There has to be a change in the way students are expected to get experience."

Ajsel

Medical Sciences '29

Dalhousie University

"It takes about 5 hours for me to find a job, but it only takes about 15 minutes to apply for the job. So much time is wasted on finding opportunities when I should be applying to them."

Rolake

Social Sciences '25

Joseph Ayo Babalola University

Coming Soon

We're working hard!

Collana is coming to your pocket! Our iOS and Android apps are currently in development, making it even easier for students to find opportunities and organizations to discover talent on the go.