What's Next/What Now Conference

Saturday, November 10, 2018 12:00 am - 12:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)


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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.

This year, 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
The What's Next conference scheduleÌýwill include sessions on making career choices, representing yourself professionally, negotiating salaryÌýand also an etiquette dinner by !

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.Ìý
Take a look at the WhatÌýNow 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®ÊÓÆµ. The etiquette dinner will be held at a local hotel and transportation to/from this hotelÌýwill be provided.

Registration

Registration is now open!Ìý

The $15Ìýregistration fee is waived (thanks to Hydro One) until Nov. 3, 2018. Make sure you make this early bird deadline!

ThisÌýis an amazing value for your meals, networking support and professional development.ÌýItÌýwill includeÌýall speakers, lunch, snacks, swag, professional photos, and a formal three-course dinner.

Thank you to our generous supporter, Hydro One. This conference would not be possible without their forward thinking.Supporters

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