University Career Conference
Free 1-day Virtual Career Conference for University and College Students across Canada!
We the Get REAL Movement hold an annual a free, one-day virtual Career Conference for 100 university and college students facing one or more barriers in the workforce, to provide professional skill development, real-world education from diverse industry professionals, and opportunities for students to network with companies they might not otherwise have the chance to!
What to expect this Career Conference 2024
We’re so excited for you to join us March 23rd for our 2nd annual
Virtual Career Conference!
Join us for a full-day of education, skill development, networking and fun!
Thanks to our partner Student Life Network each delegate will receive a code to receive a FREE medium 2-toping Domino’s Pizza for lunch!
All delegates who attend all conference sessions and complete our post-conference survey will be entered to win $1,000.00!
Morning session will start with professional skills-based workshops led by Deloitte, and globally recognized Career Strategy Coach & Former Fortune 500 Senior Director Tiffany Uman:
Prep Skills Workshop:
Resumes Crafting
LinkedIn Strategy & Personal Branding
Live Skills Workshop:
Crushing the interview
Networking 101
In the afternoon we will have five different educational panels with leading industry professionals in the following fields:
DEI in the Corporate Space
Marketing & Advertising
Non-Profits & Charities
Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
Recruiters and Hiring Managers
NETWORKING:
The day will conclude with virtual breakout rooms where students will have the chance to meet recruiters at ten different companies, including Kiehl's Canada, General Mills, Deloitte, Recipe Unlimited, and Purdys Chocolatier.
Career Conference 2023
Morning session started with professional skills-based workshops led by Deloitte, and globally recognized Career Strategy Coach & Former Fortune 500 Senior Director Tiffany Uman:
Prep Skills Workshop:
Resumes & Cover Letters
Personal Branding & LinkedIn
Scholarship Writing
Live Skills Workshop:
Crushing the interview
Networking tips
Communication and Public Speaking
In the afternoon we held five different educational panels with leading industry professionals in the following fields:
Marketing & Advertising
Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
DEI in the Corporate Space
Non-Profits & Charities
Recruiters and Hiring Managers
NETWORKING:
The day concluded with virtual breakout rooms where students will have the chance to meet recruiters at ten different companies, including Kiehl's Canada, Deloitte, Recipe Unlimited, and Purdys Chocolatier.
The whole event is totally free for students, and also included lunch (Skip The Dishes), gift bags, prizing, and more!