Career Month
Each November, Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast celebrate the importance of accessing meaningful work and all those that help us in connecting with our preferred futures. Canada Career Month volunteers work to advance the agenda of improving access to career services and education so that all Canadians are better prepared to develop their careers and transition into the emergent labour market.
Find an event
Find a full listing of Career Month events on the UFV Events Calendar and UFV Alumni Events Calendar. Check back often, there are more listings every day and some events require students and alumni to register in advance.
Your Future @ Teck
Nov 5, 2024 | 1 - 2:30 PM
In-person: Abbotsford Campus in Evered Hall (Building S)
For current UFV students only
Join the Centre for Experiential and Career Education and the School of Business for an afternoon of learning about the various developments, real-world opportunities, and student employment from guest speaker Masaki Miyoshi (Lead, Campus Talent Acquisition).
Teck Resources, a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibility providing the metal essentials for global development and the energy transition.
"Your Future @ ..." is UFV CECE’s employer information session series for organizations to inspire their future workforce at UFV and for UFV students and alumni to envision their future career opportunities.
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AI in the Workplace
Nov 6, 2024 | 5 - 7 PM
In-person: Abbotsford Campus in Evered Hall (Building S)
Kick-off Career Month with an insider chat featuring the minds behind Longhouse Media. Explore AI integration in the workplace, three key recommendations for adapting to AI, and a discussion on copyright in the age of AI.
Speakers:
Tristan Taylor (Lib Arts Dipl' 23)
As Executive Director of Taylor Co. & Associates, as well as the Results Manager and Partnerships Specialist for Longhouse Media, Tristan uses A.I. daily to get all his work and planning done. After ten years working in municipal government, he has developed the ability to find positive solutions for complex problems while seeking opportunities to grow relationships within his community. As an expert project planner that is responsible for delivering results to clients, he has leaned into A.I. prompts and shares his expertise with all who will listen.
Kennan Beavis (BBA '18)
Keenan, a proud member of the Métis nation, was recognized in 2023 by the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce as a Top 30 under 30 business leader by BC Business magazine, received the BC Achievement Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2020, and in 2024 he was recognized as the recipient of the UFV Alumni Association’s Young Distinguished Alumni award.
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Community
Ideation Jam
Nov 12 & 13, 2024 | Fall Reading Break | Time TBD
In-person: Abbotsford Campus in Evered Hall (Building S)
Only open to UFV students currently enrolled in any program.
Registration closes October 27, 2024. We will notify accepted participants via their student email in the last week of October.
Celebrate the remarkable journey of the University of the Fraser Valley’s 50th year! We invite you to participate in the pilot launch event of the Community Ideation Jam. This collaborative and inclusive environment aims to generate innovative ideas and actionable plans with a diverse group of participants.
More information will be released on the day of the event for participants' anticipation and excitement!
Students can form teams of up to a maximum of four members.
Learn more via the RSVP link below.
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Pave Your Own (Career) Path - CANCELLED
Nov 20, 2024 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Hybrid: In-person @ Abbotsford Campus in A225 (Building A) & online via Zoom | Open to all UFV students and alumni
UFV’s Alumni Engagement and UFV’s CECE are proud to host a Career Month event on finding your own career path! Pave Your Own (Career) Path brings together UFV alumni to share how they found success in shaping their careers. We ask them to recall their (post-) undergraduate memories at UFV and what sparked their newfound passion that has led them to where they are today.
Speakers:
Annamarie Yang (BA ’12)
Ryan Chandra (BA ’09)
Bill Derksen (Dip ’09)
CityStudio Abbotsford Fall 2024
Nov. 21, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM
In-person: Abbotsford City Hall
Check out poster presentations by UFV students at the Abbotsford City Hall in partnership with City of Abbotsford! Get inspired with how you can play an important role in your local community. This event will take place during the one-day Involve Symposium 2024 - Sustainability Edition.
Involve Abbotsford Symposium is a free one-day event that supports and fosters the robust and innovative arts, non-profit sector, and local sports organizations by providing relevant information and training to help build on the foundation of service that benefits the quality of life for all residents of Abbotsford. Prepare to be informed, inspired and invigorated.
CityStudio is a partnership program between the City of Abbotsford and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and challenges university students to tackle civic issues and provide prototype solutions.
How to Recruit Yourself
Nov 28, 2024 | Doors open: 3:30 PM (starts at 4 PM)
In-person: Abbotsford Campus in Evered Hall | Open to all UFV students and alumni
About the Speaker
Adam Currie exemplifies how genuine care can lead to systemic change. Graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Certificate in Professional Communications, Adam’s rise has been marked by community building and transforming lives. He has also been recognized with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Adam’s career began at UFV, co-founding the Human Resources Student Society. His professional path includes roles at Cummins, Korn Ferry, and Kal Tire. As a Regional Vice President at Optimum Talent and founder of VX Search Group Inc., Adam’s entrepreneurial spirit shone, achieving success before merging with TMG Search Canada.
Now, as Director of Executive & Senior Leadership Acquisition at Fraser Health Authority, Adam leads senior leadership and physician recruitment. He also advocates for First Nations employment initiatives, LGBTQ2+ causes, and serves on boards like the Shuswap Community Foundation. Adam’s accomplishments demonstrate vision, resilience, and a commitment to community.
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Host a career month event!
Are you planning a Career Month event for UFV students and alumni? For UFV student Clubs and Associations, Faculty or Staff:
- Plan your event to take place either online or in-person (following current UFV and provincial health guidelines). See Event Resources for venues and suppliers
- For in-person events, submit your Event Safety Plan at least two weeks in advance of the event
- Set up your virtual space (on a platform like Zoom, social media, etc.), or book your in-person space
- Complete the UFV Student Organization Event Application form (Clubs and Associations only)
- Submit your event to UFV Now to be included in UFV Now and UFV Events Calendar. Include Career Month in the event name and select Centre for Experiential and Career Education as a category tag (and any other related categories) for UFV’s website calendar feed. Faculty, staff, and administrative units can also submit student-related event announcements to the VP, Students newsletter.
- Use your own channels to promote your event to students and alumni. See Canada Career Month Logos and Templates. Tag CECE (@UFVjobs) in your social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If your event is open to the public, you can showcase your event on Canada Career Month.
- If registration is required, send information to participants to join your event
Staff and Faculty: for more information or assistance, please contact cece@ufv.ca
Clubs and Associations: for more information or assistance, please contact Sheila.McKay@ufv.ca
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