Career Launch – your passport to success Whether you’re a first-year student or a recent graduate, Career Launch is designed to help you develop the confidence to smoothly transition from the classroom to the workplace. From January to March each year, Durham College (DC) hosts events and workshops at both the Oshawa and Whitby campuses to provide current students and alumni with opportunities for professional development. These activities complement classroom learning, help develop networking, leadership skills and personal marketing tools, and enhance essential employability skills. The Career Launch program is organized by Career Development, Student Development, International Education and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. Explore this year’s list of events to learn more and register. LIST OF EVENTS PITCH PERFECT: MASTERING YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH IN REAL-TIME Join this dynamic workshop to sharpen your communication, networking and personal branding skills- all while building valuable connections with other DC students. Open to current students. Oshawa campus Date: January 29 Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Whitby campus Date: February 3 Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Register for this event on the Hired portal. NETWORKING AS A DC STUDENT Discover how to build meaningful connections and boost your career potential through networking, LinkedIn strategies, and campus engagement at Durham College. Open to current students. Oshawa campus Date: February 2 Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Whitby campus Date: February 9 Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this event on the Hired portal. RESUMÉS: THE EMPLOYERS’ PERSPECTIVE This presentation invites students and alumni to consider the resumé from the employers' perspective and through the lens of an applicant tracking system. Open to current students and alumni. Oshawa campus Date: February 3 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Whitby campus Date: February 10 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Register for this event on the Hired portal. JOB FAIRS A great opportunity for students and alumni to meet with hiring managers and human resources representatives from several organizations. Open to current students and alumni. Oshawa campus Date: February 5 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre Whitby campus Date: February 12 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Don Lovisa Building No registration necessary. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Did you know that essential employability skills are the most required skills in the workplace? Many employers report that candidates lack some of these skills, which negatively impacts their organizations. These skills are essential for individuals and organizations as they can increase productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction. During this workshop, you will learn strategies to develop and showcase these skills and connect what you learn in the classroom to today’s workforce. Participants can expect to come away from this workshop with the ability to demonstrate these skills professionally and enhance their ability to secure and maintain employment and progress through their careers. Open to current students and alumni. Oshawa campus Date: February 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register for this event on the Hired portal. COUNTDOWN TO GRAD A pre-grad party with info about convocation, employment services and alumni benefits, including a free alumni gift! Open to graduating students only. Whitby campus Date: March 11 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Don Lovisa Building Oshawa campus Date: March 12 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Student Services Building Stay tuned for information about how to register. MONEY MATTERS WITH TD WEALTH FINANCIAL PLANNING Join us for an informative and engaging virtual session with TD Wealth Financial Planning. TD Canada Trust partners and local Financial Planners from Durham Region will also be on hand to help build your financial confidence as you transition from students to the workforce. Open to current students and alumni. Attend one of two virtual events Date: March 11 and 12 Time: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register for this event on the Hired portal. ETIQUETTE DINNER Learn business dining etiquette and enjoy a great meal at Bistro ‘67. Etiquette consultant Susy Fossati will conduct a practical lab where you will learn how to navigate a three-course meal through to dessert. Open to current students and alumni. Whitby campus Date: March 24 Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $25 Stay tuned for information about how to register. INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI TALKS This annual event, as part of the GISE program, starts with a panel of international alumni sharing their experience graduating from DC and landing a job in Canada. Following the panel presentation, students will be able to share their professional backgrounds and career goals with leaders in their fields (alumni, business experts, recruiters, and employers) through speed networking. Open to current students and recent International graduates. Oshawa campus Date: March 26 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Centre for Innovation and Research, CIR102 Register for this event.
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