To kick off the fall academic term, the Office of Career Development and Experiential Learning has launched the newly branded Career Centre, a dedicated space for students of all years to access career supports and resources.

“We know that career guidance is as a valuable resource for many students,” says manager Krista Kelly. “By rebranding as the Career Centre, we aim to boost our visibility and emphasize our role as the central resource for career development and employability on campus. Our reimagined space will serve as a key destination for those seeking career support, providing an inviting environment where students can explore their interests and utilize the full range of services and programs we offer.

“Whether it’s a first- or second-year student just starting to think about their future career path, or a fourth-year student looking for job search support as they prepare for life after graduation, the Career Centre has many resources available to help students navigate their career journey.”

The Career Centre offers a range of services and experiential learning programs, including career advising, career workshops, daily peer advising drop-in hours, and a free headshot photobooth for students to spruce up their LinkedIn profiles.

The Career Centre also collaborates with industry, faculty, and staff to design and facilitate curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities that bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace. Experiential learning programs include Job Shadow, VIP-Community Service Learning, and Ignite Work-Study.

To celebrate the launch of the new space, the Career Centre will host a Careers and Cold Brew grand opening event on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Career Centre atrium, located in the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre, Suite 100. During the event, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty specific career advisors and learn about services and programs while enjoying a free cup of cold brew coffee. As an added bonus, students who attend the grand opening will be entered into a draw to win a pair of Apple AirPods Max headphones or a one-year subscription to Spotify.