Career Week

The Career Centre’s Career Week is a great opportunity for students and recent graduates to actively plan for a rewarding future.

Maximize your ability to find employment as by developing skills employers are looking for and gaining resume-ready experience. 

• Meet with a career coach for help with career planning, job searching and upgrading skills
• Discover work-integrated learning opportunities
• View and apply for jobs on the student job board
• Learn about becoming a Career Centre Student Ambassador
• Get updates on upcoming Winter term events
• Find out about upcoming guests and episodes of the CareerQuest podcast

Events

Chat with The Career Center

Monday, October 23, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, SCFL, Atrium

Meet the Career Center team, find out what they do and how they can help YOU!

Take part in activities and chat with a Career Coach who can answer your questions and help you figure out your next career steps! Plus, we’ll help you get ready to connect with employers and recent graduates at the upcoming events this week.

Check out the Career Centre’s webpage: norquest.ca/careercentre

Employer Panel: Connecting Futures: Empowering Careers in Retail, Tech and Business

Tuesday, October 24, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, SCFL, Atrium Main Stage

Interested in a career in retail, technology, or business?

Learn from industry experts from the retail, technology, and business sectors. During this panel event, you can connect with employers who want to help you succeed! Learn tips to build a network of contacts that will help you to be successful in your future career. Get your questions answered by professionals who hire students like you.

Special guests from: Edmonton Airport, Startup at Edmonton Limited, and more!

Alumni Panel: Life After NorQuest

Wednesday, October 25, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, SCFL, Atrium Main Stage

Ever wondered what it’s like after graduation? Want to ask recent graduates about their time at NorQuest? Learn from stories and advice from former students of NorQuest College!

Hosted by the Career Centre, this panel event is a chance for you to learn from recent graduates about their work, volunteer, and work-integrated learning experiences. Get tips from people who have been exactly where you are now: a student at NorQuest. Be inspired as you plan for and navigate your own path after graduation!

Employer Panel: Nurturing Care: Building Connections in Community Services and Healthcare

Thursday, October 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, SCFL, Atrium Main Stage

Interested in a career in health or community support?

Learn from professionals from the community services and healthcare industries! During this panel event, you can connect with employers who want to help you succeed! Learn tips to build a network of contacts and stand out in an interview. Get your questions answered by professionals who hire students like you. 

Special guests from: Bayshore HealthCare, Worker’s Compensation Board, Edmonton Police Service, & iListen

Career Quest Podcast LIVE!

Friday, October 27, 12:00 to 1:30 pm, CELT, 5th Floor Innovation Studio

Join us in the Innovation Studio for a special live recording of CareerQuest podcast! NorQuest’s own Vice President of Learner Experience, Jonathan Robb, will tell the tale of his career journey and give essential tips for students who are starting their own career paths.

NorQuest has job-ready training, flexible learning models, student services and great instructors available for you from the moment you enrol, to when you graduate. Check out other career supports at NorQuest.