Sweats to Suits

Apr 30, 2025 to May 2, 2025
Maanjiwe Nendamowinan (MN)

Registration Deadline: Apr 27, 2025

Sweats to Suits Conference

The 2025 Sweats to Suits Conference is a three-day event connecting you with industry to prepare for your job search journey while helping you explore diverse career opportunities across various industries-regardless of your degree.

Whether you're looking to refine your job search strategy, discover new career possibilities, or gain essential knowledge about securing your post-graduate work permit, this conference has something for you. This is a great opportunity to establish meaningful connections with your graduating peers, alumni, and the UTM Career Centre team.

For our global alumni and virtual learners, select sessions will be available online, including a special session on global career opportunities, where you'll hear firsthand from alumni who have worked around the world.

 

Dates: Wed April 30 - Fri May 2, 2025

Location: Day 1 & 3 (In person in MN); Day 2 (Virtual)

Target Audience: This conference is for 3^rd or 4^th year/ graduating students and recent grads (up to 2 years) from any program of study.

Cost: Free to attend for U of T students

 

Please visit our 2025 Sweats to Suits website to find:

• Full panelists' info, bios, LinkedIn contacts - You will hear from over 45 panelists!
• Detailed agenda
• How to prepare & what to expect
• Photos from past years

 

Join us and take the next step in your career journey!

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Agenda

DAY 1 - IN PERSON

Dates: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Times: 9:15AM - 5:00PM

Location: In Person. Maanjiwe Nendamowinan (MN) Building

Agenda:

10:00am - 10:45am Welcome and Keynote - Gurveer Bains

11:00am - 12:30pmExploring the Healthcare Industry

12:30pm - 1:30pm Networking Lunch and Wellness

1:30pm - 3:00pm Breaking into Pharma and Food Sciences

3:00pm - 4:30pm Establishing Contacts: Business and Technology Sector

4:30pm - 5:00pm Closing and Prizes

DAY 2 - ONLINE

Dates: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Times: 6:00AM - 3:30PM

Location: Online

Agenda:

6am - 7:30am Post Grad Work Permit

8am - 9am Debunk the Myths of ATS

9:30am - 11am First Steps to Getting a Global Opportunity

12pm - 1:30pm Exploring Careers in Education

2pm - 3:30pm Pathways to Careers in Sports and Entertainment

 

DAY 3 - IN PERSON

Dates: Friday, May 2, 2025

Times: 9:15AM - 4:30PM

Location: In Person. Maanjiwe Nendamowinan (MN) Building

Agenda:

10am - 11:30am Refine Your Resumes

11:45am - 1:15pm Interview Insights

1:15pm - 2:45pm Networking Lunch and Wellness

2:45pm - 4:15pm Young Alumni: Navigating Your Job Search

4:15pm - 4:30pm Closing and Prizes
 

 

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Registration Information
 

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If you are attending a planned appointment, event or workshop and require accommodation(s) please e-mail careers.utm@utoronto.ca and we will work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.