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Canada Career Month

Holland College is celebrating Canada Career Month throughout November.

Canada Career Month is a national initiative that celebrates and creates awareness about career development and the importance of accessing meaningful work. The theme is AMPLIFY, which speaks to the benefits and opportunities of amplifying career services, skills, connections, and yourself. To learn more about these topics, check out the Canada Career Month website.

In-person and virtual events will take place across Holland College locations throughout the month. There are opportunities to connect with employers and career development resources, workshops that will help you sharpen your skills and prepare for the workplace, and fun games and activities that celebrate all things career. Check out the complete schedule of events below.

For more information, please send us an email.

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 8

Industry Connections Expo: Accounting Technology
9:30AM-11:30AM | Triple Room – CAST Building (3rd Floor)

Looking to build connections within your industry? Join us for Industry Connections Expo: Accounting Technology to connect with employers and learn about exciting opportunities within your field. This event is targeted to students in the Accounting Technology program at the Prince of Wales campus.

For employers and industry partners interested in participating, please complete the event registration.

Wednesday, November 13

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile (Virtual Session)
4:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Register Here

LinkedIn is a powerful career tool that allows you to get connected within your industry, research and get noticed by employers, and build your personal brand. In addition to virtual networking, LinkedIn also has a digital learning platform, LinkedIn Learning, with 16,000+ courses that help you discover and develop business, technology, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. As a Holland College student, you have FREE & UNLIMITED access!

Join us for this session where experts from LinkedIn will teach participants how to create a standout profile and will review how LinkedIn Learning can kick-start your career.  

Pre-registration for this session is required. Click here to sign-up.


Thursday, November 14

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) Info Session (Virtual)
4:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Register Here

Join this session to learn about the Government of Canada’s Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). The FSWEP inventory is open year-round and is available to all departments and agencies. It offers full-time and part-time work opportunities in a wide variety of fields including sciences, trades, administration, IT, finance and many more! This session will cover detailed information about FSWEP, available job opportunities, candidate eligibility, the application process, and more.

Pre-registration for this session is required. Click here to sign-up.

Wednesday, November 20

How to Create a WorkPEI Profile (Virtual Session)
4:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Register Here

WorkPEI is an essential resource for job searching on PEI. In addition to a job board, employer database, and resources for job seekers, WorkPEI offers a profile function where people can showcase their skills, training, and experience.

Employers looking to hire can source and connect with potential candidates via their profiles even before a job gets posted. Join this session, led by WorkPEI staff, where you will learn how to create a standout profile that will catch the attention of employers.

Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

 

To be announced.

ABOUT HOLLAND COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES 

Career Services is part of the Holland College Office of Retention, Part-Time Studies & Career Services. 

We are here to support students in their educational and professional pursuits by offering access to strategic academic support, academic advising and career preparation. Visit our page to learn more.