This full day conference for first and upper year engineer students will showcase a variety of guest speakers and workshops focused on helping participants navigate through both student life and career preparation. From planning out your next four years in undergrad to learning what to expect when you enter the workforce, this conference will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to achieve your goals with confidence.
The conference is split into two streams. What's Next is for undergraduate students who have at least completed their second year of university with aÌýgoal ofÌýsupporting the transition into their first full-time job/career. WhatÌýNow is geared towardÌýsupporting first year studentsÌýtransition from high school into their new undergraduate experience.Ìý
Schedule
What's Next: 3rd & 4th + year students
°Õ³ó±ðÌýWhat's Next conference scheduleÌýwill include sessions on making career choices, representing yourself professionally, negotiating salaryÌýand also an etiquette dinner byÌý!
What Now: 1st & 2nd year students
Your day will include sessions on life skills, navigating co-op and more. You'll have a chance to attend a networking lunch and end the day with a design challenge.ÌýTake a look at theÌýWhatÌýNow conference scheduleÌýto plan outÌýyour day.
ConfirmedÌýschedule details and speaker biosÌýwill be updated as information becomes available.Ìý
Location
This conference is held on campus at University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. The etiquette dinner will be held at a local hotel and transportation to/from this hotelÌýwill be provided for students attending from other schools (Ryerson, Western, OTU).
Registration
Registration for this event is now closed! Thank you for registering- If you have any questions, please email us at wie@uwaterloo.ca
**If you are a student fromÌýRyerson/Western/OTU, please contact your school to register for this event.
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Thank you to our generous supporter, Hydro One. This conference would not be possible without their forward thinking.
