Join us for an illuminating discussion where gender balance, entrepreneurship, and the power of
curiosity take center stage. Avivah Wittenberg-Cox is an experienced writer, podcaster,
entrepreneur, and much more.
In this session Avivah will share her personal experiences and lessons that led to the creation
of her successful gender balance consultancy business, advising some of the world's most
well-known companies. She has reframed the debate around equity in the workplace and created a
constructive framework with actionable insights for both businesses and individuals. You'll also
learn about the pivotal role curiosity plays in shaping a fulfilling and dynamic career.
This will be an unmissable event that promises to challenge and inspire you, whichever stage of
life you are in.
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In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, STEM professionals must understand and anticipate the
increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and business issues that impact their work.
This is why STEM majors have chosen to enrol in the
one-year Master of Science in Law (MSL) program at Northwestern Pritzker
School of Law. We invite you and members of your group to learn about this one-of-a-kind
degree by attending the: Master
of Science in Law (MSL) Open House
Saturday, March 9th 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT In-person and virtual attendance options are
available
The Open House is an excellent opportunity to hear about this unique degree from the MSL
program director, current students, and alums. You can also visit a class that provides a good
example of the many offerings in the MSL
curriculum.
Another way to learn about the MSL is to schedule an Information Session for your group!
Connect with us
here
to tell us how we can tailor it to your needs and interests. Students also have the option to complete
this form, and an admissions team member will be in touch.
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office (SGDO), Career
Exploration & Education (CxED), and Alumni
Relations
are proud to present the Student & Alumni Career Networking Night for 2SLGBTQ+ students
and alumni. Please feel free to forward this email to your network or share the information via
any other channels. If you're a 2SLGBTQ+ student with questions about life as a 2SLGBTQ+ grad,
come ask Queers with careers.
Get their advice and start building your U of T community of supportive alumni.
Your networking night includes:
Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages
A professional headshot photo booth
Meet and greet icebreakers
Event details:
Thursday, February 29, 2024
5:30-7:30 p.m. EST
St. George Campus
Free
Evening hosted by Gabrielle Zilkha - U of T alum, filmmaker and comedian.
Jumpstart is a dedicated volunteer organization helping underrepresented groups get their first
software engineering job and launch their software engineering career. Their goal is to make the
tech industry more
accessible to underrepresented communities regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or education.
They match college students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in a career in software
engineering with mentors
from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, and more.
They are excited to share an upcoming 10-week program, which will run from February 22nd to April
19th. This free program is designed to provide comprehensive support to students during the
software engineering job
application process. They will pair students with vetted and experienced mentors and cover the
technical and non-technical aspects of the job application process to help students land their
dream job.
This one-week, winter 2024 conference is for sophomore/second-year women currently enrolled at a
college or university in the U.S. or Canada, and graduating between December 2025 – July 2026.
Don’t miss this life changing opportunity to be considered.
Application opens on February 1, 2024 and will close March 1, 2024
How to Apply
The BCG Advance 2024 application will have two components:
BCG Advance digital application (5-10 minutes)
One-way video interview (45-60 minutes)
The interview must be completed within 72 hours of receiving an email prompt to
complete.
The prompt will be sent 1-2 days after the application deadline
Are you interested in exploring a career in consulting? Do you want to learn from experts and
develop your skills in resume writing, profile building, and case interviewing?
If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are delighted to invite you to ZSpark: A Workshop Series for Lighting Up Your Consulting
Future. ZSpark is a three-part virtual series designed for freshmen and
sophomores who are curious about the consulting industry and eager to grow their potential.
The series consists of three interactive sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. After attending all
three sessions you will receive a certificate of completion and the opportunity to connect 1:1
with a ZS recruiter for a personalized resume review as well as a ZS consultant for a virtual
coffee
chat to learn more about a day in the life.
Below is an overview of each session:
Part 1: Consulting 101 Workshop Wednesday February 21, 2024 3:30pm
PT/ 5:30pm CT/ 6:30pm ET
This session will cover the basics of the consulting industry, and dive deeper into if a
career in consulting is for you.
You will also get an introduction to ZS and the work that we do.
Part 2: Resume and Handshake Profile Building Workshop Wednesday March
6, 2024 3:30pm PT/ 5:30pm CT/ 6:30pm ET
This session will help you craft a compelling resume and optimize your Handshake profile to
stand out in the competitive consulting
market. You will get tips and feedback from our recruiters on how to showcase your skills
and achievements.
Part 3: Case Workshop Wednesday March 27, 2024 3:30pm PT/ 5:30pm CT/
6:30pm ET
This session will introduce you to the case interview format, which is a common way to
assess candidates in consulting. You will work in
small groups to solve a mock case with guidance from our ZSers. You will learn how to
structure your approach, communicate your ideas, and
demonstrate your problem-solving skills.
To register for this series, please visitZSpark: Lighting Up Your Consulting
Future Part 1: Consulting 101 and RSVP by February 16, 2024. Only participants
who
attend Part 1 will be invited to attend Part 2 and Part 3. Spaces are limited, so register early
to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you at ZSpark!
BCG Advance is an inspiring,
interactive, invite-only virtual conference that will culminate with an opportunity to interview
for a
Summer 2025 internship with the firm.
This one-week, winter 2024 conference is for sophomore/second-year women currently enrolled at a
college or university in the U.S. or Canada, and graduating between December 2025 – July 2026.
Don’t miss this life changing opportunity to be considered.
Application opens on February 1, 2024 and will close March 1, 2024
How to Apply
The BCG Advance 2024 application will have two components:
BCG Advance digital application (5-10 minutes)
One-way video interview (45-60 minutes)
The interview must be completed within 72 hours of receiving an email prompt to
complete.
The prompt will be sent 1-2 days after the application deadline
Overview:Career Exploration & Education presents the Industry Spotlight Series on Equity
in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Join us for an enlightening virtual
panel conversation with industry professionals as they share their
career stories, insights, experiences, and showcase the important work they do to ensure the
future of STEM is shaped by diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.
Who should attend: Students and recent graduates that are interested in fostering
equitable and inclusive STEM industries and exploring career paths that shape this work are
encouraged to attend. Connect and network with professionals driving positive change in the STEM
landscape.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM ET (Please login to
Zoom before 3:25pm, as the event will begin at 3:30pm promptly.)
Venue: Virtual – Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a day prior to
the event.
Registration: Register on CLNx - here! Registration deadline –
February 12, 2024
Moderator: Ayesha Tayyiba - Co-President, Women in Science and Computing (WiSC),
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Panelists (Check out their bio on the event registration page):
Rebecca Hazel - Interim Executive Director – Hackergal
Jennifer Ladipo - National Programs Manager – Actua
Melanie Ratnam - President, SCWIST (Society for Canadian Women in Science &
Technology)
Stars for Scholarly Youth (SSY), is a registered non-profit and University of Calgary student
club that provides free, student-run tutoring and mentoring services for underserved and
vulnerable youth in grades 5-12. By partnering with local charities and mobilizing
university student volunteers they have
provided much-needed academic and extracurricular support to over 400 underserved students in
just two short years. More information about them can be found on our website, starsforscholarlyyouth.com or visiting our
Instagram, @starsfsy.
They are looking to expand outside of Calgary and are looking for members interested in
starting a chapter at UofT to tackle educational inequity. Chapter leaders will receive
one-on-one support (creating partnerships with local organizations, recruiting a team and
starting operations), create an impact that
looks great for future career goals, and be connected to other students passionate about
tackling this issue.
One-on-One Tutoring - Free 1-on-1 tutoring to youth with a university student adept at
teaching the subject they need support with. They are usually offered once per week for an
hour, however, this may be adjusted based on the needs of the student.
Mentorship Program - Supports high school (and middle school) students by pairing them with
a university mentor to help them better understand the university experience, apply to
university or even find their passion. Students meet with their mentors for a minimum of an
hour, once a month.
ESL Connect - Newcomer and immigrant students improve their English speaking and writing
skills in fun and engaging ways.
Youth Can Code - Students are provided with an introduction to coding and computers.
Hello Students,
Are you interested in learning more about careers in engineering/science
directly from people in the field? From 12PM – 1PM PST on Thursday, February 1, Teck will be
hosting a Campus Coffee Engineering Careers Symposium where we will host breakout rooms
featuring experts in the following fields:
Mining Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical/Process Engineering
Environmental Engineering/Science
Geological Engineering
This is your opportunity to learn what a career in your field might look like and receive answer
any questions you may have. We will also be giving out a year’s supply of fresh roasted,
organic, Fair-Trade coffee delivered directly to your door to the winner of our trivia.
This event is intended to connect Tesla engineers and recruiters to University of Toronto’s
students and share more on our current openings for co-op and internship opportunities.
Join a global network of multidisciplinary students and faculty investigating complex challenges
to accelerate the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
The Reach Alliance is a student-driven, faculty-mentored research and leadership initiative.
Often described as a challenging, yet rewarding, experience, Reach teams conduct rigorous
research and author a case study examining how critical interventions and innovations reach
those who are hardly reached: the geographically remote, administratively invisible and
marginalized.
As a Reach Researcher you will:
Develop leadership skills
Work in interdisciplinary teams
Gain hands-on experience in research design and analysis
Carry out field research in a global context
Work with faculty mentors, performance coaches, and industry professionals
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, February 11, 2024
We’re excited to invite you to participate in our fourth Global Learning Case Competition
facilitated by the University of Toronto! The competition is held February 20-22, 2024.
This year’s virtual GLCC is seeking students from around the world to help us address this
year’s theme, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Social Change.
Students from all three campuses and across the world will work virtually in teams over two days
to brainstorm and design innovative, equitable and accessible solutions to the challenges
presented by AI. On day three, they will submit their concepts to a panel of judges. To help
guide and motivate the participants we will have engaging guest speakers, structured support and
$5000 in prizes to be split among the winning teams. You can read more about the
event at the website linked here.
This year's case theme is AI for Social Change. No matter your program of study or background, we
welcome you to join as an individual, a pair or a complete team of four. Those who register as
individuals or pairs will be matched up with students from other institutions to create teams.
Exciting news! University Consulting Group (UCG) is gearing up for our Winter Term Engagement and
is inviting Canadian university and college students and postdocs from all backgrounds to join
our volunteer case teams.
UCG, a non-profit student-run organization, offers a remote
opportunity to tackle real-world challenges for non-profits. As a Consultant, you will
embark on a 10-week journey during which you will:
Master’s and PhD Opportunities in Intelligent Systems and Control Theory at the University of
Toronto
Intelligent control systems are all around us. From a car’s automatic braking system to the inner
workings of the human brain, control systems influence our lives everyday. We are the Systems
Controls Group at the University of Toronto, and we specialize in the analysis, design, and
control of intelligent systems, working on both theory and applications. We are looking for PhD
and Master’s students to join our respective research groups.
Prof. Mireille E. Broucke specializes in systems neuroscience, which is about the use of control
theory to understand the human brain.https://www.control.utoronto.ca/~broucke/
If you are interested in undertaking a graduate degree in one of our research groups, we kindly
ask that you follow the instructions posted here in order to submit your
application. In your personal statement, please indicate the names of the professors whom you
are most interested in working with. Please also indicate “Systems Control” as a research
interest area in your ECE
application. Applicants to the PhD program are expected to have prior research experience, and a
typical PhD applicant will have (or will be working toward) a research-based Master’s degree.
Note that the MASc and PhD degree programs are fully funded. We appreciate your consideration,
and we hope to see your application.
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