Information session

A presentation for the MPS Class of 2017 - The MPS program welcomes Joanne Oliver, a Workforce Planning and Development Specialist, with the City of Guelph. She will discuss building a career in the municipal sector, and introduce a new outreach activity that the City of Guelph is developing. The presentation will be followed by a catered lunch.  

9:30 a.m. - Welcome from Associate Dean of Arts, Linda Warley, and Dean of Arts, Doug Peers

9:50 a.m. - Mandatory Academic Integrity Workshop

10:50 a.m. - Centre for Career Action presentation from Career Advisor, Stephanie Burley

11:20 a.m. - Closing remarks from Linda Warley

11:30 a.m. - Welcome BBQ in Arts Quad (rain location: SAF/HH foyer)

Talk for MPS Class of 2016 - Learn all about life in local government with MPS Alumnus Jeff Bunn.  From his first co-op position at Bradford West Gwillimbury to his exciting current role as Deputy Clerk of the Town of Tillsonburg, Jeff will take you on an insightful adventure of life after MPS.

Talks for new students by senior students and alumni - This afternoon will feature life/work lessons from senior students about how to be a success in the public service before new students embark on their co-op interviews and subsequent government careers. There's a lunch mix and mingle during the lunch hour (12 -1). The talks will begin at 1:00 p.m. 

Speakers include:

Information Session for Class of 2016 students - Scott Davis, Co-operative Education's Faculty Relations Manager for Arts, will speak to us about all the steps in the co-op process including your professional obligations. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.