The Career Centre is excited to announce the launch of our Industry Nights series for the upcoming academic year, and we would like to invite you to collaborate with us in this initiative.
About Industry Nights: Industry Nights are targeted networking evenings designed to bring together students (both graduate and undergraduate), alumni, faculty and professionals from specific faculties and corresponding industries. These events will feature a panel discussion with 3-5 faculty members, alumni, and industry partners who will share insights and experiences about their sector. Following the panel, there will be a networking session with tabling opportunities for direct interactions between students, alumni, faculty, and industry partners. Light refreshments will be provided to create a welcoming atmosphere and encourage engagement throughout the evening.
Please note: Industry Night registration for employers involves a fee, which provides a valuable opportunity to connect with our students. The funds raised will be used to support and expand experiential learning opportunities for students on campus.
Our Commitment:
The Career Centre will handle all aspects of planning and logistics, including:
• Event planning and booking
• Coordination of logistics
• Arranging food and refreshments
• Booking industry partners
• Securing sponsorships
• Advertising the events
• Funding all associated costs
Your Involvement: We recognize that many faculties and programs already run annual career nights. We would love to collaborate with you on these initiatives to enhance their impact and help lighten your load! By partnering with us, you can leverage our resources and support to create a seamless and enriching experience for your students.
We are excited to propose the following Industry Nights and schedule for 2024-2025. While the themes are not finalized, we have aimed to capture a wide range of industries to ensure that students from every faculty and program can engage with relevant professionals and businesses. We are open to suggestions for themes/titles that better align with specific industry and program areas, but please note that we do not have the capacity to host additional industry nights this year. We have ensured that each program area has at least one industry night that suits their students, with most program areas having two or more applicable industry nights. Here is the list of proposed themes and the tentative months for our Industry Night events:
• Sept 17th - Accounting/Finance Fair
• October - Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Planning
• October - Careers in Government
• October - Careers with your Arts Degree
• November 6th - Engineering Night
• November - Careers in Tech
• January - Careers in Health, Education and Social Services
• January - Annual Career Night for GEES
• February - Careers in Business and Economics
• February - Careers in Research
• February - Careers Economics and Planning
• March - Careers in the Non-Profit Sector
• March - Entrepreneurship Night
We believe these events will provide invaluable opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals, gain insights into their chosen fields, and explore potential career paths. Your participation and support are crucial to the success of these Industry Nights.
What your participation could look like:
• Co-lead with the Career Centre for higher-level participation and planning.
• Attend or volunteer as a panellist at any relevant event
• Reach out to your industry connections to invite them to participate.
• Help advertise the Industry Nights to your classes.
Please contact Dakota Den Duyf, Career Readiness Coordinator if you are interested in working with us and if you have any questions or suggestions. Dakota can be reached at 250-960-5024 or dakota.denduyf@unbc.ca.