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UTM Career Centre Events and Workshops

Get Experience Fair Part 1: On-Campus Opportunities

Sep 17, 2020 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Virtual

Registration Deadline: Sep 17, 2020 04:00 PM

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Get Experience Fair Part 1: On-Campus Opportunities

Connect virtually with various campus departments and local organizations. Find out about the different ways you can gain new skills and experience to add to your resume. Most opportunities are offered on a remote basis and include:

  • Part-Time Jobs
  • Volunteer Jobs
  • Internships
  • Work Study Jobs
  • Research Opportunities
  • International Opportunities


* Register now to receive the access links *
 



Please note that this is a two-part event and you are encouraged to check out both. You may drop by at any time during the event using the direct links we will send you over email.


Part 1: On-Campus Opportunities
 
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020  
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (access links to every exhibitor booth will be provided before the event)
Register for Part 1 from this page

 

Part 2: Off-Campus Opportunities

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020  
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (access links to every exhibitor booth will be provided before the event)

Register for Part 2 here
 


What to Expect

This year we tried to replicate our physical Get Experience Fair experience in a virtual environment.

The event will consist of many virtual exhibitor booths, each one hosted by a different UTM department or local organization during the specific time slots outlined below. There will be a different Zoom meeting link for each booth, and we will email you the links to all booths closer to the event date.

Some virtual booths will run at the same time. We encourage you to drop by as many as you'd like (or all of them!), even if you only spend a few minutes in each one.

Each virtual exhibitor booth will be different - some exhibitors will have a series of quick presentations, while others will have "office hours" to answer your questions or do informal networking. Drop by their booths to learn about the many exciting ways you can get experience and build your resume.

 

Who Can Register

We welcome students in all years and programs of study, as well as recent graduates. Please register in advance to receive an email from us with details on how to access the event. Please email vanisa.dimitrova@utoronto.ca if you have any questions.

 

Virtual Exhibitor Booths

Career Centre Help Desk 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Not sure where to start, have a question about the fair, or need technical help? Visit this booth to get personalized assistance from your Career Centre. We're here for you!
 

Find On-Campus Opportunities

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Need to build your resume and develop skills? Get personalized advice on finding jobs, volunteering, and getting involved on campus. Meet with UTM Career Centre representatives to learn about work study jobs, CLNx job board, volunteer opportunities, and more.
 

Career and Co-Curricular Record (CCR) 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CCR is designed to help students find opportunities beyond the classroom and have their skills and experiences captured on an official university document. It can help you find out how to get involved on campus and follow your progress; connect your involvement with your career prospects; build your resume; build your network; be more successful in your studies and get recognized! CCR opportunities are guaranteed to offer you a skill-building experience. Visit our booth to find out more.
 

Research and Experiential Learning Opportunities

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Experiential Education Unit aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique for-credit opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom. Visit our virtual booth to learn more about academic internships, community-engaged learning courses, professional experience certificates, and field experiences during our Beyond the Classroom: For-Credit Experiential Learning Opportunities Presentation. We will also be sharing information on how the Research Opportunity Program prepares students for a career in research or graduate studies during our Presentation on The Research Opportunity Program. 

  • 1:00 - 1:25 pm - Beyond the Classroom: For-Credit Experiential Learning Opportunities Presentation
    • 1:25 - 1:40 pm - Q&A and Drop-in experiential learning (EL) Inquiries
  • 1:45 - 2:10 pm - Presentation on The Research Opportunity Program
    • 2:10 - 2:25 pm - Q&A and Drop-in EL Inquiries
  • 2:30 - 2:55 pm - Beyond the Classroom: For-Credit Experiential Learning Opportunities Presentation
    • 2:55 - 3:10 pm - Q&A and Drop-in EL Inquiries
  • 3:15 - 3:40 pm - Presentation on The Research Opportunity Program
    • 3:40 - 3:55 pm - Q&A and Drop-in EL Inquiries
 

UTMSU, Student Clubs and Academic Societies 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union (UTMSU) is the second largest employer on campus. In this session, we will provide you with more information about the opportunities (volunteer, part-time, etc) that the UTMSU has available for you. You will also learn about UTM's student clubs and academic societies - an opportunity to meet likeminded people, explore your interests, and gain valuable skills.
 

Centre for Student Engagement 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Centre for Student Engagement runs a number of co-curricular and curricular EL and CEL opportunities, allowing students to gain valuable experience, developing skills and giving back to the community. Students will have the chance to explore opportunities available virtually over short and long periods of time so they can find the opportunity that fits their interest! 
 

International Education Centre

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Experience The World

Find out how you can embed global learning experiences into your UTM degree from home or through travel opportunities. Global learning, whether at home or abroad, helps you develop intercultural skills, expand your learning beyond the classroom, and build international networks. Our booth will include a virtual information session, followed by Q&A.

 

Sustainability Office

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Come learn about sustainability at UTM! You'll get information on what the Sustainability Office is, what we do, and how you can get involved to help the environment, whether you're on campus or attending virtually this year! Come by and learn a little bit about how UTM is working towards sustainability in our operations, curriculum and through our campus engagement initiatives, and how you can help! Visit our booth to learn more.
 

Summer Abroad

2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Summer Abroad programs are designed to enrich students' academic lives by providing an exciting and educational international experience. Students complete full-year University of Toronto undergraduate degree credit courses from the Faculty of Arts & Science that are relevant to each location. Relatively small classes (about 25 students on average) are taught by University of Toronto professors or faculty from the host university. All classes, with the exception of language courses, are taught in English. Our booth will include short presentations at 2:10 and 2:30, followed by Q&A.
 

Student Housing & Residence Life

2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

We advance the mission of the University by creating a holistic student experience that promotes academic and personal success. We provide facilities that are safe & secure, well-maintained, and competitively priced in an effort to foster a supportive community that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Informed by research & assessment, we offer innovative programs & services that enhance student learning & development. Visit our booth to learn about our available opportunities.
 

Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre

3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

RGASC offers a full range of individual consultations, workshops, and programs to help students identify and develop the academic skills they need for success in their studies. Join our presentation and find out how to become a Facilitated Study Group Leader, Program Assistant, Game-Enhanced Learning Assistant, Programs and Initiatives Coordinator, or Research Coordinator.
 

Accessibility Services

3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Accessibility Services offers accommodations and support for students with disabilities. Our services include disability advising, test and exam accommodations, learning strategy support, note-taking services, and access to assistive technologies. Accessibility Services also offers Co-Curricular Record (CCR) approved volunteer opportunities such as being a volunteer note-taker and peer mentor.
 


How to Prepare

Please click here to see our tips.
 


Accommodations 

If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation, please e-mail careers.utm@utoronto.ca. We will work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.