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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

 

Tuesday, November 4

Trades Talk: Building Connections

11:30AM-12:15PM | Georgetown Centre (Fishbowl)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for Trades Talk: Building Connections! This interactive panel features guest speakers who will share their career journeys, offer valuable insights, and provide practical advice for current students. It’s a unique chance to gain career tips and start expanding your professional network in a relaxed, informal setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections that can help shape your future career! 

This event is in collaboration with the Canerector Scholarship program and is open to all Georgetown students. For more information, please contact careerservices@hollandcollege.com.

Lunch and refreshments provided! 

 

Industry Connections Visit at TCC Campus: Dyne Holdings – Red Water Grille Restaurant, The Holman Grand Hotel, The Dali Café and The Arts Hotel 

11:00am To 1:30pm | CIC Marche

Guests: Executive Chef Arshjot from Red Water Grille and Matt Daubs, Human Resources Manager

Contact: sshaw@Hollandcollege.com for further Information

Open to all CIC/TCC students

Lunch and refreshments provided!

Wednesday, November 5

Trades Talk: Building Connections - Summerside
12:00PM-1:00PM | Summerside Waterfront Campus (Sunroom)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for Trades Talk: Building Connections! This interactive panel features guest speakers who will share their career journeys, offer valuable insights, and provide practical advice for current students. It’s a unique chance to gain career tips and start expanding your professional network in a relaxed, informal setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections that can help shape your future career! 

This event is in collaboration with the Canerector Scholarship program and is open to all Summerside students. For more information, please contact careerservices@hollandcollege.com.

Lunch and refreshments provided! 

 

Volunteer Fair Opportunities at TCC Campus: Mikinduri Children of Hope, Meals on Wheels, The Upper Room, Immigration & Refugee Services Association, Farmers Bank & Doucette House Museum, Canadian Council of Rehabilitation, PEI Food Exchange, Down Eat Food Collective, Agriculture in the PEI Classroom 

11:00am to 1:30pm | CIC Marche

Guest: Elaine Black, Board Member
Contact:sshaw@hollandcollege.com for further information
Open to all CIC/TCC students

Lunch & Refreshments provided!

Thursday, November 6

Industry Connections Expo: Health Studies
11:30AM-1PM | Charlottetown Centre
Prince of Wales Campus, Charlottetown

Looking to build connections within your industry? Join us for Industry Connections Expo: Health Studies to connect with employers and learn about exciting opportunities within your field.

This event is designed for students in all health-related programs at the Prince of Wales campus.

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

For more information, please contact careerservices@hollandcollege.com.

 

Employer Industry Connections at TCC Campus: Murphy Hospitality Group PEI

11:00am to 1:30pm | CIC Marche
Presentation:4:00pm in the TCC Lecture Theater
Guests: Chefs from Merchantman, Brickhouse, Pony Boat, Mysa Nordi Spa, SIMS Steakhouse Restaurants, Hotel on Pownal, Great George Hotel, Roxana Valverde & Olivia Reddin, Human Resources

Contact:sshaw@hollandcollege.com for further information

Open to all CIC/TCC students

Lunch & refreshments provided!

 

Friday, November 7

Industry Connections Expo: Accounting Technology

9:30AM-11:30AM | CAST Building
Prince of Wales Campus, Charlottetown

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 designed for 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.

 

Monday, November 10

Industry Connections Expo: Human Services
11AM-1PM | CAST Building
Prince of Wales Campus, Charlottetown

Looking to build connections within your industry? Join us for Industry Connections Expo: Human Services to connect with employers and learn about exciting opportunities within your field.

The first hour of this event (11AM-12PM) will be reserved for students in the Human Services program. From 12PM onward, all students are welcome.

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

For more information, please contact careerservices@hollandcollege.com.


Wednesday, November 12

Industry Connections at TCC Campus: HEALTH PEI Long Term Care
11:00am to 1:30pm | CIC Marche


Guests: Cody Tran, Recruiting Sourcing Specialist, Tara Stewart, Manager of Recruitment Operations
Contact:sshaw@hollandcollege.com for further details
Open to CIC/PA students
Lunch and refreshments provided!

 

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile (Virtual Session)

4:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/2K3Dws7w3Y


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 13

WorkPEI 101 (Virtual Session)
4:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Nq2rs4e4Eq

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.

 

Monday and Tuesday, November 17 & 18

Industry Connections at TCC: Cabot Links Golf Resort & Spa Cape Breton NS



Time & Location on Monday:11:00am to 1:30pm in the CIC Marche
Property Presentation:4:00pm in the TCC Lecture Theater
Guests: Sam Common, Executive Sous Chef and Soraya Cardinal, Executive Pastry Chef

Tuesday: One-on-one meetings with Chefs in the CIC Marche (appointments to be pre-arranged )
Contact:sshaw@hollandcollege.com for further information
Open to all CIC/TCC students
Lunch and refreshments provided

 

 

Wednesday, November 19

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) Info Session (Virtual)
4:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/spYjqcfNpq

 

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

 

Thursday, November 20

Recruitment Visit at TCC: Canadian Armed Forces 
11:00am to 1:30pm | CIC Marche
Guest:Sergeant Matthew MacDonald, Military Career Counsellor
Open to CIC/TCC students
Contact sshaw@hollandcollege.com for further information

Lunch and refreshments provided!

 

Tuesday, November 25

Industry Connections at TCC: Rodd Hotels & Resorts PEI – Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Rodd Royalty Inn, Rodd Crowbush Beach & Golf Resort, Rodd Brudenell Golf Resort

11:00am to 1:30pm in the CIC Marche

Guests: TBA
Open to CIC/TCC students
Lunch and refreshments provided!

 

  

ABOUT HOLLAND COLLEGE CAREER SERVICES 

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