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February 2022

Free Pay Equity Workshop Series

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Breaking Down Barriers & Building Careers Join the the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) for one of their Pay Equity Salary Negotiation Workshops and learn how to bolster your resume, create a personalized budget, and learn evidence-based negotiation strategies. CFUW is offering a series of free pay equity virtual workshops from October 2021 – March 2022. ⠀ The three workshops include:

Careers in Insurance - Virtual Coffee Chat Session 1

Virtual Coffee Chats Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for a virtual coffee chat with an industry professional! February 1, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. EST

Level up Your Social Media Skills - Part 2

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM   Join the Wood Centre's free workshop series! In part 2 of this series, we will expand on how to create a professional social media brand for your business, student group or department. Topics Covered:

Careers in Insurance - Virtual Coffee Chat Session 2

Virtual Coffee Chats Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for a virtual coffee chat with an industry professional! February 1, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. EST

P4E Job Fair

Hosted in partnership with Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, connect with 100+ employers who want to meet and hire talented U of G students and alumni for Summer | Co-op | Full time positions! Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ask a Recruiter: Virtual Session

Join us online for a Q&A session with a recruiter from Cintas! Find out what recruiters are looking for, what employers are targeting in their new hires, and how you can set yourself apart/succeed in the interview process. All BComm students in all years and majors are welcome to join! Register by February 2nd at 10:30am to receive the join link by email for the session!

Loblaw Asset Protection (Virtual) Career Session

Loblaw Asset Protection (Virtual) Career Session Loblaw is excited to be hosting an upcoming Career Session for their Asset Protection (formerly Loss Prevention) team. They are looking for upcoming new grads/alumni who are looking for a full-time role as an Asset Protection Representative. The session will feature a brief keynote presentation from one of Loblaw's Asset Protection leads, followed by Q&A and speed networking/interviewing with members from Loblaw's Talent Acquisition Team.   Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022

CAHRC Webinar: Trades

Canadian Agriculture Human Resources Council (CAHRC) Webinar: Trades Webinar series for post-secondary students: Meet directly with agriculture employers. Learn about careers available in this vital industry. Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST Click here to register!
Let's talk: gender equality

HeForShe Workshop

Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. Register here.

Maple Leaf Education: 1-Year Teacher's College in the UK Information Session

Study Abroad, Become a Qualified Teacher Are you a Canadian university soon-to-be or graduate? Do you want to travel? Do you want to start your professional career in education? Join Victoria Gualtieri, University of Guelph Graduate and Liam Allum, founder of Maple Leaf Education for an information session to learn about studying abroad in the United Kingdom to become a qualified teacher in both the UK and in Canada in 1 year. 

CMHA Presents: Mental Health Matters in the Workplace

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Presents: Mental Health Matters in the Workplace Work is often cited as a significant source of stress by Canadians. There is a lot that employers can do to support employees' mental health and reduce burnout in the workplace. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham's Recovery College Wellness Centre will review strategies and identify tools and resources to support workplace mental wellness. What can positive mental health in the workplace look like? Join this session to learn more.

BMO Recruiter Ask Us Anything Session

Join us virtually to see what BMO has to offer for your career. Date: February 9th, 2022 Time: 12-1pm EST During this virtual session, we’ll provide you with an overview of the bank and our culture, our recruitment timelines and process, and tips to stand out as a candidate. We’ll do a Q&A as well so you can get all of your questions answered!   

Careers in Insurance - Voices of Inclusion Series: BIPOC Panel Discussion

Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for an afternoon with a group of industry leaders who represent diversity and intersectionality in insurance! February 9, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST   The Insurance Institute - Career Connections is proud to host the second of our four-part virtual Career Connections series titled Voices of Inclusion. This session's focus: Spotlight on BIPOC. We have a fantastic panel of speakers participating in a what is sure to be a rich and insightful conversation. Panelists include:
Let's talk: gender equality

HeForShe Workshop

Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. Register here.
Let's talk: gender equality

HeForShe Workshop

Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. Register here.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. LDP Info Sessions

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Attend an info session with Lead Recruiter Whitney Perrett. Webinars are hosted select weekdays every other week from 3:00-4:00PM EST.

Voices of Experience: Diversity Coffee Chats

Voices of Experience: Diversity Coffee Chats Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for a virtual coffee chat with one of the many faces of the industry who represents an equity seeking group! February 15 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. or 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST  

Voices of Experience: Diversity Coffee Chats

Voices of Experience: Diversity Coffee Chats Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for a virtual coffee chat with one of the many faces of the industry who represents an equity seeking group! February 15 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. or 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST  

Feed Your Future Virtual Career Fair

Careers in agriculture and food remain secure and essential. To continue to build this vital industry and ensure that it continues to thrive, there is an urgent need for qualified talent to fill the workforce gap the industry faces. There are abundant opportunities in production, logistics, finance, processing, technology, packaging, and much more. Careers are available on the farm, in the field, in the plant, in the lab, and in the office. There's a place for you to make a difference in the agriculture and food industry right now. 

City of Toronto Career Panel Series: diverCity at Work, Black Talent

diverCity at Work: Black Talent City of Toronto Career Panel Series Are you a Black student or professional who is curious about how to navigate the workforce? Hear from Black City of Toronto professionals as they share their learnings and advice for students and professionals starting their careers. Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

MLSE Virtual Networking Event

On Wednesday, February 16th, we will be exposing you to MLSE’s change-makers who will be sharing their experiences in sport. Your registration includes access to our virtual panel, networking sessions, and two tickets for a TFC match during the 2022 season*. Details for the event are listed below: First come first serve as space is limited. Use the promo code GUELPH22 for a discounted ticket rate. 

Cultivating Your Career: Operations Management at Cargill

Establish relationships. Diversify crops. Build resilient communities. At Cargill. Want to know more about what a career in Operations Management might look like? What kind of skills and experiences will help you build a successful career in a secure industry? Join speakers from Cargill Protein and Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain, to learn about their experiences and how they have thrived in their Operations career. Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DiscoverAbility - Disability: Communication Matters

DiscoverAbility - Disability: Communication Matters People with a disability or special needs? Mental health illness or disorder? Should you list a disability as a strength or a weakness? Or neither? Language constantly evolves. Our word choices send conscious and unconscious messages about our culture and ourselves. Explore how our language choices affect how we are viewed in the workplace and how others view us.

Day in the Life: MGA

Day in the Life: MGA Curious to learn more about a MGA career in insurance? Join us for an afternoon with a group of industry leaders who know their stuff! February 17, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. EST

Women In Sports Analytics Speaker Series

Women In Sports Analytics Speaker Series   Guest Speaker: Gabrielle Campos- Who works in sports analytics with the Blue Jays Registration Link: www.care-ai.ca/events-2/

Careers in Insurance: Resume Building 101

Resume Building 101 February 22, 2022 |1:00-2:00 p.m. EST This session will cover the basics of building a resume and keeping it updated. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-building-series-resume-building-101-tickets-232206023467

KPMG Presents - Jack Talk: Empowering Your Mental Health Journey

KPMG Canada and Jack.org are collaborating to host the Jack Talk event during your reading week on February 23, 2022. In this session, discover the power of personal stories and mental health education to inspire, engage, and equip YOU to look out for yourself and your peers.
Black History Month. Chef Bashir Munye February 24th 12-1pm

Deep Dish Dialogues

Join us virtually on February 24, 2022 from 12-1pm in the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Laboratory at the University of Guelph with special guest Chef Bashir Munye, food advocate and educator. This Black History Month event is brought to you by the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. 

DiscoverAbility - How do I know What Job I am Qualified for?

DiscoverAbility - How do I know What Job I am Qualified for? Rock star. Astronaut. Firefighter. Actor. Pro surfer. At eight years old, our career options seem limitless. We fail to remember that many different careers can make us happy. The challenge is to figure out what job you're currently qualified for, and how you can become qualified for the job you want. Join this session with DiscoverAbility to learn more. Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022

CEOx1Day Future Leaders Summit

2021/22 CEOx1DAY Program & Future Leaders Summit Timeline Program will launch October 25th, 2022, and we announce our finalists in January 2022. Future Leaders Summit is February 25, 2022! Phase 1  October 25 to November 25 Program Launches Applications Open for students to apply  Resume, Transcripts, Social background check, & Questions Phase 2

Study and Go Abroad Virtual Fair

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On February 25 & 26, the Study and Go Abroad Virtual Fair offers students, parents and educators another great opportunity to learn about undergraduate and postgraduate study options around the world (including Canada); whole degrees, certificates and semesters abroad.

KPMG Career Camp, Event #2: A Day in the Life

Date: Friday, February 25, 2022 Time: 11 AM to 12:00 PM EST Where: Zoom (Virtual Platform) Are you an undergraduate student interested in learning more about what opportunities KPMG has to offer? Do you need a study break? Join us at our annual reading week event - KPMG Career Camp! You will develop resume writing skills and hear from KPMG professionals across all areas of the firm! When to register by: Feb. 21st, 2022 at 11:59PM (Your Local Time)