SCAET building at Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus

Canada Career Month

Date: Nov. 1, 2024 – Nov. 30, 2024

Time: 12:00 a.m.

Canada Career Month

Sheridan Celebrates Canada Career Month NOVEMBER 1-30, 2024

Once again, it is Canada Career Month and this year’s theme is Amplify! At Sheridan, we are dedicated  to help support and Amplify our students’  Potential, Purpose and Possibility!

Career Month is celebrated across Canada with the aim is to help prepare students entering the workforce as well as support their personal and career development. Throughout November, we have a variety of exciting events including:

  • Dress for Success
  • Interactive workshops
  • Employer Panels
  • Tech & Trades Career Fair
  • Hallway events, door prizes, & more!

Career Month Events

 

NEW - Career Catalyst Portfolio Instagram Contest

November 1 - 30

Create your Sheridan Works Career Catalyst Portfolio (CCP) and submit your contest entry. Contest draw is on December 2 for everyone who submitted a contest form AND published their CCP.

Stay tuned for more information!


NEW: Support Sheridan Student Union: Dress for Success Campaign! 

November 1 - 30

Donate gently used clothing to assist with professional job interview attire. Please drop off items in the yellow SU bins, in a clear plastic bag. Check the SU website to discover more about their exciting events, clubs corner, and more: https://www.thessu.ca/events


Education Pathways Fair

Thursday, November 7
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Davis Gym

Hosted by Sheridan Academic Pathways department.

More Information (Requires Sheridan login credentials)

For further information, please contact:pathwaysoffice@sheridancollege.ca.


Peer Mentor Hallway Outreaches

Please join us at the following locations from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. as we kick-off Career Month! Enjoy tasty treats and giveaways and find out more about Sheridan Career Month events, contests, resources, and more!

HMC: Tues. Nov. 5, C-Wing

Davis: Wed. Nov. 6, B-Wing

Trafalgar: Wed. Nov. 6, B-Wing


Sheridan Health Promotions host Coffee, Chai and Chat: Communication and Self-Advocacy

November 5 – Trafalgar C-Wing Pit – 2:30 – 3:30 pm
November 6 –
HMC – C202 (Club’s Room) – 12:00 – 1:00 pm
November 7 –
Davis – B236B – 2:30 – 3:30 pm 


Career – Integrated Learning Student Advisory Group (CIL-SAG)

Every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join our Student Advisory Group’s virtual weekly sessions. Discuss and provide feedback regarding programming, new initiatives and upcoming events.

To join, email sheridanworksccr@sheridancollege.ca


Workshop: You've Got Skills! Identifying the Skills You Have that Employers Want

Thursday, November 7
Microsoft Teams
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

What skills do I offer an employer? Learn what skills and competencies are, why they are important in the job search, and begin to identify your own skills and competencies.

Register to attend 


Employer Recruitment Information Session featuring Agecare

Friday, November 8
Microsoft Teams
2 p.m.– 3 p.m. 

Register to attend 


Peer Mentor Hallway Outreaches

Please join us at the following locations from 11:00am-1:00pm. Enjoy tasty treats and giveaways and find out more about Sheridan events and resources!

HMC: Tues. Nov. 12, C-Wing

Davis: Tues. Nov. 12, B-Wing

Trafalgar: Wed. Nov. 13, B-Wing


Tech & Trades Career Fair 2024 – Davis Campus

Interested in exploring exciting career opportunities in Applied Computing, Engineering, and Skilled Trades? Come and join us at the Tech & Trades Career Fair to connect with industry leaders and potential employers.

Wednesday, November 13
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Davis Athletic Centre

Interested in exploring exciting career opportunities in Applied Computing, Engineering, and Skilled Trades? Come and join us at the Tech & Trades Career Fair to connect with industry leaders and potential employers.

Register to attend


Workshop: Get Working! Tips for Job Searching and Networking

It’s what you know AND who you know! Learn about how to search for work and connect with others to learn about opportunities. Tricks and tips to network effectively will be shared.

Thursday, November 14
1–2:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

Register to attend


Peer Mentor Hallway Outreaches

Please join us at the following locations from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Enjoy tasty treats and give-aways and find out more about Sheridan Career Month events, contests, resources, and more!

HMC: Tues. Nov. 19, C-Wing

Davis: Wed. Nov. 20, B-Wing

Trafalgar: Wed. Nov. 20, B-Wing 


Sheridan Health Promotions host Coffee, Chai and Chat: Success, Failures & Moving Forward

November 26 – Trafalgar C-Wing Pit – 2:30 – 3:30 pm
November 27 –
HMC – C202 (Club’s Room) – 12:00 – 1:00 pm
November 28 –
Davis – B236B – 2:30 – 3:30 pm 


Workshop: How You Can Ace the Interview

How do I make the best impression in an interview? Learn tips and tricks to prepare for an interview, and how to ace the questions employers ask to land the job.

Thursday, November 28
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

Register to attend 


Career Resources

Looking for career resources? Sheridan Library Services is one of the key supporters of Career Month offering numerous resources for career planning and job search strategies. These include: 

1. Career Library Guides. Seven guides with resources on resumes, cover letters, job search and interview preparation, career portfolio, and career planning and more!

2. Sheridan's Well Series: Designed to prepare you for each step on your academic journey from pre-arrival readiness to building your experience and confidence as you prepare to launch your career.

Additionally, visit:

3. Career Services on Sheridan Central which houses the NEW Resource Toolkit, Co-curricular Recognition opportunities, the Career Catalyst Portfolio (and more!) 

4. Sheridan Works provides you access to Career Services appointments, career events and jobs posted on Sheridan’s exclusive job board. 

We hope to meet you at our various events and that you have an enjoyable and informative Career Month at Sheridan!

Sincerely,

The Career Education Team

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