{"id":356335,"date":"2021-10-25T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T14:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=356335"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:12:52","slug":"connections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Connections: Student &amp; Alumni Mixers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Connections events give you the opportunity to speak with a wide range of alumni and explore career paths, ask questions and gain valuable insights into their focus areas. This event is the perfect opportunity for you to network with alumni from your program who are established professionals and seasoned experts in their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past events have welcomed presidents, CEOs, directors and entrepreneurs. Each brings a breadth of experience and knowledge from the field as well as a desire to connect with you and offer support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advancing-yu\/\">Advancing YU<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Playlist <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Meet the Alumni <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do networking mixers work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not have participated in a networking mixer before - and that's okay! We have a limited number of spots for students, so reserve one early and follow the tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.png\" alt=\"website icon\" class=\"wp-image-356532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Register to reserve a spot and check for the confirmation email, which will include a link to the Networking Tips video. We highly recommend you watch it before you come to the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/12\/New-P5-Goal3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/12\/New-P5-Goal3.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/12\/New-P5-Goal3-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Click on the Alumni Profiles button to learn about our alumni\u2019s areas of expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.png\" alt=\"question mark speech bubble icon\" class=\"wp-image-356533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Brainstorm some questions you want to ask the alumni \u2013 Networking Tips video will help with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image.png\" alt=\"person on computer icon\" class=\"wp-image-356534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The dress code is business\/smart casual and attendees are requested to show up on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363737-CPID384171\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:63%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Connections: Careers in Tech Mixer<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> March 11, 2026<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 - 8 p.m. EST <\/p>\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92587764 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92587764 BCX0\"><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92587764 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Career in Tech does not just mean working in the IT department! Technology is now part of every business \u2013 Finance, Law, Entrepreneurship to name a few. And the industry keeps creating careers in innovative fields \u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cyber Security and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This mixer is your chance to meet and mingle with successful York graduates in a variety of senior roles that work in the ever-changing field of Technology. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will learn about career paths, receive advice, and have your questions answered by the experts in their fields.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alumni at past events have come from companies as diverse as Google, HINGE Consulting Group, ISM, RBC Capital Markets, Softchoice and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/?wpv_view_count=361154&wpv-connections-event-date=2026-03-11&wpv_filter_submit=Submit\" style=\"background-color:#810001;color:#ffffff\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the Alumni <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n  \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/laps.apps01.yorku.ca\/machform\/view.php?id=2796999&utm_source=website&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=york-laps-connections-careers-in-tech-f25\" style=\"background-color:#810001;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" 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data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363736-CPID384171\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/\">alumni<\/a> who participated in our past events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Playlist <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Meet the Alumni <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Attending the Student &amp; Alumni Mixer was a meaningful experience for me. It provided a unique opportunity to connect with 快播视频 alumni from diverse professional backgrounds and hear their journeys beyond graduation. I learned about the different ways our degrees can be applied across industries and how flexibility, continuous learning, and networking play a vital role in career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Dipanpreet Kaur, English &amp; Creative Writing Student<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-1-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"students and alumni mixers event\" class=\"wp-image-383123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-1-550x550-1.png 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-1-550x550-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-1-550x550-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-1-550x550-1-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-2-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"students and alumni mixers event\" class=\"wp-image-383124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-2-550x550-1.png 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-2-550x550-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-2-550x550-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/05\/mixers-2-550x550-1-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The mixer gave me a much clearer picture of what the path to law school and beyond can look like. Hearing directly from alums who\u2019ve navigated the process helped connect the dots between where I am now and where I hope to be. I left with practical advice, a better sense of what to expect, and some honest perspectives that you don\u2019t usually get from brochures or websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Safiya Alina, Law &amp; Society Student<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube playlist<\/a>\u202for click on Past Events below (listed by academic year) to hear from our featured speakers to hear from our featured speakers or see who participated in our speakers\u2019 panel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"e927204b2bf1cce3ddacbb508c1a11dd\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n <div 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   \n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID384171\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID384171\" data-viewnumber=\"363746-CPID384171\" 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data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID384171\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Connections: Women in Leadership Mixer<\/strong> | March 4, 2026\n          <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246361840 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246361840 BCX0\"><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are celebrating International Women\u2019s Day early and want to introduce you to successful female York graduates working in senior leadership roles in a variety of industries.\u00a0Alumnae\u00a0at past events have come from fields of Law, Technology, Finance amongst many others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will have a chance to practice networking skills, learn about career paths, receive advice, and have your questions answered by the\u00a0alumnae\u00a0that may have some of the same lived experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This event will be hosted by Kathryn McPherson, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Register below and sign-up for your free professional LinkedIn headshot.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Connections: Wealth Management and Finance Mixer<\/strong> | November 5, 2025\n          <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70627597 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70627597 BCX0\"><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This event is your opportunity to meet and mingle with successful York graduates working in the fields of Wealth Management and Finance. You\u2019ll have a chance to practice networking skills, learn about career paths, receive advice, and have your questions answered by experts in their field.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These graduates already have the jobs you hope to have one day. Come learn how they got there!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alumni at past events have come from companies as diverse as CIBC, KMPG LLP, MLSE, Crossbridge Condominium Services Limited, CGI and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Connections: Law Mixer<\/strong> | October 8, 2025\n          <p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91298583 BCX0\"><strong>Venue<\/strong>: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91298583 BCX0\">Vanier College<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91298583 BCX0\">, Room VC001<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Are you considering a career in law? If you are a third-, fourth-year LA&amp;PS student, or a graduate student, don\u2019t miss the opportunity to meet and mingle with successful York alumni working in a variety of senior roles in the legal profession.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alumni at past events have come from companies as diverse as Gowling WLG, Lerners LLP, Leora Shemesh Criminal Law, Pace Law Firm and others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Browse our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alumni Bios<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand find out more about the alumni who participated in our past events.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n            \n           <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t\n         <div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_0f6ba3-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024-2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n           \n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID377246\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID377246\" data-viewnumber=\"363746-CPID377246\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;363746&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID377246&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID377246\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Connections: Law Mixer<\/strong> | March 5, 2025\n          <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venue: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Student &amp; Alumni mixer focused on careers in Law. Upper year LA&amp;PS students had the opportunity to listen to the expert alumni panel and glean some valuable ideas for their future career paths. The networking reception followed the panel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-event, the students were able to receive some networking training, to help them connect and network with the alumni during the reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The alumni panelists were:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/aaron-crangle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aaron Crangle<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Lawyer, Crangle Law Professional Corporation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/leora-shemesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leora Shemesh<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Owner, Leora Shemesh Criminal Law<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/sandev-purewal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sandev Purewal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Partner, Learners LLP<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browse our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/?wpv_view_count=361154&amp;wpv-connections-event-date=2025-03-05&amp;wpv_filter_submit=Submit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alumni Bios<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto see more alumni that participated in this event.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Connections: English, Creative Writing, Professional Writing and Humanities Mixer<\/strong> | February 5, 2025\n          <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venue: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Student &amp; Alumni mixer focused on navigating a career path with an English or Creative Writing degree. Upper year LA&amp;PS students had the opportunity to listen to the expert alumni panel and glean some valuable ideas for their future career paths. The networking reception followed the panel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-event, the students were able to receive some networking training, to help them connect and network with the alumni during the reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The alumni panelists were:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/alan-bresgi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alan Bresgi<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Head of Communications, mBolden Consulting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/darcy-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">D'Arcy Cameron<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Career Strategist &amp; Coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/tanna-brodbar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tanna Braodbar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Founder, Percepta Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browse our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/?wpv_view_count=361154&amp;wpv-connections-event-date=2025-02-05&amp;wpv_filter_submit=Submit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alumni Bios<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto see more alumni that participated in this event.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Connections: HR Management Mixer<\/strong> | November 7, 2024\n          <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venue: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Student &amp; Alumni mixer focused on careers in HR Management. Upper year LA&amp;PS students had the opportunity to listen to the expert alumni panel and glean some valuable ideas for their future career paths. The networking reception followed the panel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-event, the students were able to receive some networking training, to help them connect and network with the alumni during the reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The alumni panelists were<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/laura-alfano-victoria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Laura Alfano Victoria<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> , National Leader, Early Talent, Deloitte<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/michael-obnowlenny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michael Obnowlenny<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Vice President, People &amp; Culture, Wise Publishing, Inc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/nadia-ciani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nadia Ciani<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Founder\/Consultant, EnergyXChange Group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browse our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/?wpv_view_count=361154&amp;wpv-connections-event-date=2024-11-07&amp;wpv_filter_submit=Submit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alumni Bios<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto see more alumni that participated in this event.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Connections: Finance, Economics and Accounting Mixer<\/strong> | September 25, 2024\n          <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venue: Vanier College, Room VC001<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our first in-person Connections: Student &amp; Alumni Mixer was a great success!\u00a0 Focusing on career discussions in Finance, Economics and Accounting, upper year LA&amp;PS students had the opportunity to listen to the expert alumni panel and glean some valuable ideas for their future career paths. The networking reception followed the panel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-event, the students were able to receive some networking training, to help them connect and network with the alumni during the reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The alumni panelists were:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/kim-coote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kim Coote, CPA, CGA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CFO, Whitecap Venture Partners\/Whitecastle Management Limited<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/michael-baxter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michael Baxter, CPA, CA, EMBA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Director, Accounting, MLSE<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni\/profile\/tosin-akinwekomi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tosin Akinwekomi, MBA, CPA, CMA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, CIBC<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browse our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/connections\/alumni\/?wpv_view_count=361154&amp;wpv-connections-event-date=2024-09-25&amp;wpv_filter_submit=Submit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alumni Bios<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto see more alumni that participated in this event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n            \n           <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t\n         <div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_0f6ba3-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023-2024<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n           \n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID369892\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID369892\" data-viewnumber=\"363746-CPID369892\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;363746&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID369892&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID369892\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Careers In Information Technology<\/strong> | February 28, 2024<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lXy4k0zm_Q0&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=1\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students in Information Technology in the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on February 28, where they engaged with established professionals and experts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in the Information <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology field.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Entegris, ISM \u2013 a Kyndryl Company, Binance.US, SourcingHaus Research and Consulting Group and more.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The event included a feature interview with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Johanna de Boer, CEO &amp; Founder of HINGE Consulting Group. Johanna shared her career journey, from graduating in geography from York to running her own consulting company, helping companies bridge gaps by offering expertise on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Information Advisory and more. She also spoke about current trends in the IT industry and how networking and making connections can help you build a successful and lasting career.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in English or Creative Writing<\/strong> | February 13, 2024<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PEmfeCxONdA&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=2\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students in English or Creative Writing in the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on February 13, where they engaged with alumni who have graduated from English or Creative Writing programs and are now established professionals and experts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in a variety of fields.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Brunico Communications, Volkswagen Group Canada, Ontario Pension Board and more.\u202f\u202fThe mentor group also included entrepreneurs and freelancers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The event included a feature interview with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stephanie Hart, VP, Communications at Aviso. Stephanie shared insights on how the skills developed while taking an English or Creative Writing can be useful in any industry and how having an open mind, focusing on your passion, and building a networking community goes a long way towards achieving personal and professional success.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in HR Management<\/strong> | January 31, 2024<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k4rpHIIGN6o\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students in HR Management in the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on January 31, where they engaged with established professionals and experts\u202fin the HR Management field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including CPP Investments, TD Bank Group, LCBO, Volkswagen Group Canada, Johnny\u2019s Selected Seeds and more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The event included a feature interview with\u202fDaniela De Cotis, VP, Human Resources, Business Banking at TD Bank Group. Daniela shared her insights on the future of HR Management profession, and how connecting with your peers and those that have different points of view are some of the key tools to building a successful career.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Economics, Accounting &#038; Finance<\/strong> | September 27, 2023<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2SrwmolwuAE&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=13\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students in Economics, Accounting and Finance at Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on September 27, where they engaged with established professionals and experts <span class=\"ui-provider ed boz bdj bpa bpb bpc bpd bpe bpf bpg bph bpi bpj bpk bpl bpm bpn bpo bpp bpq bpr bps bpt bpu bpv bpw bpx bpy bpz bqa bqb bqc bqd bqe bqf\" dir=\"ltr\">in the fields of economics and finance<\/span>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including BDO Canada, TD Securities, Sun Life Financial, OSFI, Morgan Stanley and more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The event included a feature interview with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mark Lam, Partner, Head of Quality Monitoring at BDO Canada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mark shared his insights on how to build a successful career right now, while still in university, including the importance of networking and taking the time to invest in yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n            \n           <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t\n         <div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_0f6ba3-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022-2023<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n           \n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID363714\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID363714\" data-viewnumber=\"363746-CPID363714\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;363746&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID363714&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID363714\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Leveraging my Liberal Arts Degree<\/strong> | March 2, 2023\n          <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On the evening of March 2nd, students in 65 of 快播视频\u2019s\u202fLiberal Arts programs<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">got an opportunity to meet alumni from their programs and get inspired for their futures. The event, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leveraging my Liberal Arts Degree<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> marked the return of in person Connections, first such gathering since 2020!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the fifth consecutive year, the Connections speed mentoring and networking event series was hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS) Development Team, bringing alumni and students together for career conversations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before the networking rounds, students received on-site coaching on networking etiquette.\u00a0 It gave them the opportunity to reflect on the purpose of networking and how to make the best use of their time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guest alumni mentors in attendance included vice presidents, CFOs, and entrepreneurs. Each brought a breadth of experience and knowledge from areas including finance, manufacturing, marketing, human resources, management, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in HR Management<\/strong> | January 25, 2023<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x2wwt-Jw6z4\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p style=\"margin-top: 0cm; background: #FAFAFA;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif; color: #212529;\">Students in School of Human Resources Management at Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on January 25, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in the field of human resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0cm; background: #FAFAFA;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif; color: #212529;\">The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including BMO, Ceridian, Mercer, Info-Tech Research Group, and Kids Help Phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0cm; background: #FAFAFA;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif; color: #212529;\">The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumna Kelly Mawhinney (MHRM, Human Resources Management \u201817), Partner, Toronto Career LOB at Mercer. Kelly shared her career journey after graduation from 快播视频, talks about the current trends and future of HR and provides valuable advice on what you can do right now to prepare for and find success in whichever career you choose to pursue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Information Technology<\/strong> | December 1, 2022<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gcScYnDZzwg\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p>Students in School of Information Technology programs at Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on December 1, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in the field of information technology.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Softchoice, RBC Capital Markets, Accenture, Workday and MLSE.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumnus Manil Wagle (MA, Information Systems &amp; Technology \u201814), Senior Manager, Data Science &amp; Advanced Analytics at OXFORD Properties.\u00a0 Manil shares his career journey after graduation from 快播视频, the importance of guidance in mentor-mentee relationship, and how combination of passion, hard work and continuous education can lead to a successful career.<\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Economics, Accounting &#038; Finance<\/strong> | October 5, 2022<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOD0NyNirdI\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p>Students in Department of Economics and the Accounting and Finance programs at Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on October 5, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in the fields of economics, accounting and finance.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including TD, KPMG, Metrolinx, MNP LLP and Franklin Templeton.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumnus Nadeem Kassam (BCom, Commerce '11 and MBA \u201820), Head of Investment Strategy at Raymond James Ltd. Nadeem shared his journey from 快播视频 to his current position, realities of current job market and the importance of networking to develop relationships and gather knowledge and insights for a successful career.<\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n            \n           <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t\n         <div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_0f6ba3-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021-2022<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n           \n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID361410\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID361410\" data-viewnumber=\"363746-CPID361410\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;363746&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID361410&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID361410\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Careers in Accounting &#038; Finance<\/strong> | March 9, 2022<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4anY3cY_1kE&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=7\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p>Students in the Accounting and Finance programs at Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on March 9, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in the fields of accounting and finance.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Metrolinx, SAP Canada, TD, Deloitte, KPMG, and Franklin Templeton.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumna Sandra Gortana (BA, Economics '88), Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Auditor at TD Bank Group. Sandra shared her journey from her time at 快播视频 to her current role, as well as the mentors in her life and the importance of mentorship and networking for students in every stage of their career.<\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Human Resources Management (HRM)<\/strong> | February 9, 2022<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rplU-nrqOK0&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=6\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p>Students in the School of Administrative Studies (SAS), Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies, participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on February 9, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in their fields.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Deloitte, Bank of Montreal, CPP Investments and Citco Canada Inc.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumnus and mentor Dario Kosarac (MHRM, Human Resources Management '14), Managing Director, Head of Talent Analytics &amp; Rewards at CPP Investments. Dario shared his journey from 快播视频 student to current role, the future of Human Resources and the skills university students need to successfully transition to the workforce.<\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Information Technology<\/strong> | November 24, 2021<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A5lDV1XEaq0&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=5\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p>Students in the School of Information Technology, Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies, participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on November 24, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in their fields.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including RBC, BDO Canada Google, CGI Canada, ISM Canada and Intuit.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumnus and mentor Hasnain Versi (BA, Economics and Business '00), President and CEO at ISM Canada.\u00a0 Hear Hasnain discuss his journey from an international student at 快播视频 to his current role, the influential role his mentors have played in his life, and the importance of networking and mentorship for students. Hasnain also doled out valuable advice about post-grad life, learning from failure, and embracing the unexpected.<\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Economics &#038; Finance<\/strong> | November 10, 2021<br><span class=\"text-uppercase\"><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZQgoZ3a-ubw&list=PLQR0_kPqPmiY_HyGZJQQXetzT0xt6k1oS&index=2\" title=\"Watch the Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Video<\/a><\/span>\n          <p>Students in the Economics and Finance programs at Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies, participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on November 10, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in their fields.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Canada Life, McDonald\u2019s Restaurants of Canada, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, TD and Value Insight Realty.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumnus Matt Golden (BA, Economics '92), Founder &amp; Managing Partner at Golden Ventures. Listen in as Matt speaks about making the transition from student to professional, how he's using his economics degree, and the importance of mentorship \u2014 at every stage of your career.<\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n            \n           <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t\n         <div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_0f6ba3-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020-2021<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n           \n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID361556\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-363746-CPID361556\" data-viewnumber=\"363746-CPID361556\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;363746&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID361556&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356335?wpv_view_count=363746-CPID361556\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<p><strong>Careers in Business &#038; Management<\/strong> | March 3, 2021\n          <p>Students and new alumni in the School of Administrative Studies (SAS), Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies, participated in a virtual Speed Mentoring and Networking event on March 3, where they engaged with established professionals and experts in their fields.<\/p>\n<p>More than 40 alumni mentors met online with 60 students and recent graduates over three speed-mentoring rounds, followed by a topical networking session covering the focus areas most important to SAS students. The alumni mentors had a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to share, coming from companies including Microsoft, TD, Staples Canada, AstraZeneca, GE Healthcare and PwC.<\/p>\n<p>The event included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS alumnus Robert Cultraro (BCom '93), senior vice-president, chief investment and pension officer at Hydro One Inc. Cultraro shared insights about his career path and imparted industry knowledge to help students navigate their career journeys.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2021\/03\/23\/speed-mentoring-event-connects-school-of-administrative-studies-students-with-alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about this event in YFile<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p><strong>Careers in Human Resources Management (HRM)<\/strong> | January 26, 2021\n          <p>Students in the School of Human Resources Management were treated to an evening of expert advice and candid feedback from York alumni on Jan. 26 at the Connections Speed Mentorship &amp; Networking event hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS) development team.<\/p>\n<p>More than 20 LA&amp;PS alumni mentors met online with 75 students, over three speed-mentoring rounds and topical networking sessions in Zoom breakout rooms. The alumni mentors, all senior leaders in industry and government, brought a breadth of experience and knowledge to guide students on their career journeys.<\/p>\n<p>The event also included a feature interview with LA&amp;PS and Osgoode alumna Grace Palombo, executive vice-president and chief human resource officer at Great-West Lifeco Inc. Palombo talked about her career journey and gave valuable insights for students aspiring to a career in human resources management.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2021\/02\/09\/speed-mentoring-event-connects-hr-management-students-with-alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about this event in YFile<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n            \n           <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n          <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id356335_f528e9-12 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id356335_f528e9-12 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id356335_f528e9-12 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id356335_f528e9-12 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id356335_f528e9-12 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id356335_f528e9-12 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane356335_9bec59-43\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019-2020<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>March 5, 2020 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For students in 快播视频\u2019s School of Administrative Studies, March 5 was a night of inspiration and career growth thanks to the alumni from their program. For the second consecutive year, the Connections speed mentoring and networking event was hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS) Development Team, bringing alumni and students together for career conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 100 undergraduate students from the Commerce and Disaster and Emergency Management programs had the opportunity to be mentored by alumni in their desired field of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the networking rounds, students received on-site coaching on networking etiquette from Sean Mullin, a post-secondary recruiter with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. It gave them the opportunity to reflect on the purpose of networking and how to make the best use of their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were more than 30 guest alumni mentors were in attendance, including presidents, CEOs, directors and entrepreneurs. Each brought a breadth of experience and knowledge from areas including accounting, disaster and emergency management, finance, marketing, human resources, management and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2020\/03\/11\/connections-2020-proves-to-be-inspiring-for-both-students-and-alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about this event in YFile.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane356335_9b341f-49\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2018-2019<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>March 5, 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS) Development Team, in partnership with the School of Administrative Studies and the New College Alumni Network, hosted a speed mentorship and networking event on March 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forty 快播视频 alumni and nearly 250 students took part in the event, which was held at the Second Student Centre on the Keele Campus. Guest alumni mentors brought a breadth of experience and knowledge in the areas of accounting, disaster and emergency management, finance, human resources, marketing, management and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The students received on-site coaching on networking etiquette from Sean Mullin, post-secondary recruiter with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, the event\u2019s lead sponsor. Students participated in three speed mentorship rounds where they were matched with alumni mentors. During the open networking session, students were free to ask additional questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/03\/25\/speed-mentorship-and-networking-event-pairs-students-with-alumni-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about this event in YFile.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-white text-center\">Connect with LA&amp;PS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul 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