Launch Your Career 2026 - Schedule

Launch Your Career, September 11, 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm, St George Banquet Hall
Time Topic Speaker
9:30  am – 10:30 am Registration  
10:30 am – 10:45 am Introduction  Cody Buchenauer
10:45 am – 11:30 am Networking/Communication Catharine Dutt
11:30 am – 11:45 am Break  
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Intro to Co-op resources  Co-op Advisors/Academic Advisors/Catherine Porter/International Student Office
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Thinking Like a Co-op Student Student Panel/SAF Co-op Team
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch  
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm CPA Ontario Information Session Betsy Exley
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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We are currently building the conference schedule. Watch for continuing updates.

Networking and Communications

Learn how to connect and make a great impression during job interviews, networking events, or even everyday interactions.  Catharine Dutt has gained her expertise in communication through her senior team leadership roles in consulting, where she has learned to talk and to listen to people.  Sharing ideas and then also drawing out the ideas and insights of others is key.  Catharine has worked both in the Public Accounting landscape and in banking.  Currently, Catharine, a SAF alumni,  is a Partner in the Enterprise Risk Services group in MNP’s Toronto Office.

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