Canada Career Month
Date: Nov. 1, 2024 – Nov. 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 a.m.
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.
Employer Recruitment Information Session featuring Agecare
Friday, November 8
Microsoft Teams
2 p.m.– 3 p.m.
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.
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
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
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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