UTM Career Centre Events and Workshops
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.
- Day 1 & Day 2 will introduce you to exciting career paths in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business and technology, education, and sports & entertainment-some of Canada's fastest-growing sectors.
- Day 3, the grand finale, features industry professionals and UofT alumni who will share insights on showcasing your skills and standing out in today's competitive job market.
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.
To support our international students and alumni worldwide, we will also be offering a 6 AM EST session dedicated to securing your post-graduate work permit.
Join us and take the next step in your career journey!
Target Audience: Graduating students and recent grads (up to 2 years) from any program of study
Please visit our 2025 Sweats to Suits website for more information. Registration is now open!
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
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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