Are you still exploring different majors? Are you asking yourself where your Arts degree could take you? And what jobs are out there?
Join us as each month as we speak with Arts alumni across a number of industry sectors and learn more about career opportunities after graduation. These events will reoccur (the third Friday of every month, excluding exam months) with different topics each time! Each event will feature a short panel followed by small breakout sessions where students can meet with alumni in smaller groups for more intimate conversations. What better way to get your questions answered than by alumni who were in your shoes?
Upcoming Events:
More details to follow.
Past Events:
Careers in Financial Services
Friday, March 18, 2022 — 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
What career opportunities are avaliable in financial services? Careers in financial services are not limited to individuals with economics, finance or accounting degrees. Many Arts alumni from a variety of majors have illustrious careers in the banking and financial services industries joined our panel.
Careers in Marketing and Communications
Friday, May 27, 2022 — 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
What career oppertunites lie within marketing and communications? Careers in marketing and communications are not limited to individuals with Business or English degrees. Panel featured Arts alumni from a variety of backgrounds with illustrious careers in product marketing, communications leadership, brand marketing, and many more.
Careers in Tech
Friday Jun 17, 2022 — 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
What career oppertunites lie within Tech? Being a techie, and an Arts student is not mutually exclusive. Hear from Arts alumni about how they've been able to navigate the tech industry as an Arts degree holder, and what oppertunities lie within Tech.
Careers in Public Service
Friday Jul 15 , 2022 — 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
What is a public service job? Most people might think of 'public service' as synonymous with 'government job', but Arts alumni in the sector will discuss how there are many opportunities to serve public interest.
Unexpected Careers
Friday, October 21, 2022- 12pm to 1:30pm EDT
Have you ever wondered what careers you can secure with an Arts degree apart from those in industries more commonly associated with the Faculty of Arts, such as marketing, banking or in non-profit?
If so, come meet alumni who have achieved success in industries that many perceive as too technical, or too industrial. There are many avenues that Arts students can explore. If you are unsure where to look to find these unexpected career paths, join us to gain inspiration and fresh insight from those who dared to take an unconventional direction.
Assisting with Social Change in Business
Friday, November 18, 2022 - 12pm to 1:30pm EST
As students we constantly ask ourselves; how can we do our part to make positive changes for the world at large? Must we sacrifice having a fulfilling career to satisfy our pocketbook? The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. Join us and meet Arts Alumni that have found success in the corporate world while making changes to pressing social challenges. If you have always wanted to do your part and make a social impact while remaining successful in the business world, join the conversation.
As future leaders and influencers, students do not need to sacrifice their passions to achieve success.