Past Events

Government of Canada Job Opportunities and How to Apply The Government of Canada has multiple career opportunities available all across Canada and overseas for students, soon-to-be graduates and general job seekers. This session will cover a variety of topics including:

LinkedIn Workshop: Storytelling, Networking, & Professionalism Dive deep into the best practices for engagement and networking on LinkedIn with the Discover Ability and LinkedIn's Jennifer Catallo! Learn how to tell your story, build your personal brand, and network with professionals. Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

MentorAbility provides a unique mentoring experience in which job seekers who self-identify as having a disability (Protégés) are matched with individual mentors (employers or business leaders) - to explore different career pathways and opportunities in their desired field of interest. The experience can last from 1 hour to 1 day long. Attend this information session to learn how to get involved with MentorAbility and about the benefits of the program. Date: Thursday, October 20th Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join BCDC Career Advisor Kate Cooper to talk about applying to Teachers' College as a B.Comm student. We will cover programs that accept business as a teachable subject area and how to navigate the application process. There will also be plenty of time for your questions. Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This group session will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the meeting link before the event.  Please register by 9 am on the day of the workshop to receive the meeting link.

Career Connections Fall 2022: Job Search Techniques This session will cover effective job search techniques, how to set career goals and stay motivated though out the process. Date: Tuesday, October 18th Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This is a virutal event through Zoom. Register Here.

If you are thinking about further education including law school, MBA programs, graduate school, post-degree college programs, teacher education, health programs, study abroad, and more, this is the event for you! Representatives from 40 institutions across Ontario, Canada, and abroad will be available in person with information and to answer your questions.

Interested in a professional career in business? Want to learn more about the CPA designation? Join us online on October 18 from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. to meet with a post-secondary recruiter from CPA Ontario. Learn about your pathway to earning a CPA designation. Discover the rewarding careers available to CPAs. We can answer questions about CPA course requirements, work experience, getting involved, positioning yourself for job search and more. 

If you are feeling rusty networking after the past two years, then this don't miss session is for you! Join us at the Insurance Institute's downtown Toronto office for a fun networking masterclass hosted by Industry professional Tisha Hamid. Stay afterwards to practice your new skills over refreshments with industry ambassadors! Date: Thursday, October 13th Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: This event is being held in person at The Insurance Institute of Canada - 18 King St East, Toronto

Getting a foot in the door with an interview can be the most important part of getting a job and that all starts with a good resume. Learn from Keynote Speaker Elle Overholt, Founder and Career Strategist at Forth, and host Whitney Perrett, Lead Recruiter at Chick-fil-A about "5 musts and 5 red flags to avoid" when creating your resume to help land you that first interview! Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) at University of Toronto Scarborough is the only program of its kind in North America. Pursue three professional designations over three academic terms plus one professional co-op work term. Earn global credentials to see a world of opportunity at the intersections of Accounting and Finance. Why limit yourself with anything less? Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time   Register here.