  {"id":2812,"date":"2024-01-11T15:08:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/?page_id=2812"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:42:30","slug":"career-fit-professional-experience-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/student-programs\/career-fit-professional-experience-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Career | Fit  Professional Experience Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:15px\" 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:45%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:48px\">Career | Fit <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Professional Experience <br>Programs<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#116f98;font-size:22px\">Generously supported by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2025\/03\/2019_RBC_rgb_P_1in.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4244\" style=\"width:98px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2025\/03\/2019_RBC_rgb_P_1in.png 547w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2025\/03\/2019_RBC_rgb_P_1in-362x400.png 362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"intro\"><\/a>\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:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career | Fit Programs Give You a Competitive Advantage in the Job Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">Now in its fourth year, Career | Fit Professional Experience Programs are<strong> convenient and flexible short <\/strong>programs for currently enrolled university or college undergrads in Canada between the ages of 18 and 25. <strong>Free to students who identify as Asian<\/strong> (whether South, East, Southeast, Central or West Asia), these programs supplement your academic courses, can help you find the career direction that's right for you, and <strong>open doors to your future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">Each program is designed to <strong>bridge from theory to practice<\/strong> by featuring a hands-on realistic project guided by a mentor from a major Fortune 500 organization. It's an excellent way to demonstrate to potential employers that you are serious about <strong>developing new, practical skills and getting yourself job-ready.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-499a8043f5a28fe4f2129ae3bb18623e\"><strong>Page 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-2812_91a5c4-81 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-2812_91a5c4-81 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/student-programs\/career-fit-professional-experience-programs\/#apply\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Explore videos from our previous series\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Partnership in Action: A Conversation About Career | Fit Programs\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JmaagJ_kJpI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"benefits\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:26px\">Improve Your Profile and Stand Out to Employers\u2026<\/p>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/12\/mentor_icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2830\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Hands-on Project and Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Work on a current industry project in a team while being mentored by an expert from a Fortune 500 company.<\/p>\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 is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/12\/bridge_icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2831\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Bridge Theory to Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Gain insight into the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to be successful in the sector.<\/p>\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 is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/12\/softskills_icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2832\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Earn a Unique Certificate<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Added Bonus: Students in each program\u2019s winning group also receive a mentor\u2019s letter of recommendation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"format\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:26px\">Convenient, Engaging Program Format\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio headshots is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0 is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/01\/CF1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2150\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Six weeks long \u2013 12 x two-hour sessions, delivered live, online twice weekly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0 is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/01\/CF2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2151\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The first hour features an industry project, guided by a Fortune 500 mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0 is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/01\/CF3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2152\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The second hour features discussion and group work with a project coach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0 is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/01\/softskillsicon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2188\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The program includes professional and critical soft skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0 is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2023\/01\/CF5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2154\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Finish with a formal<br>presentation of your group\u2019s research and recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"programs\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"programdescriptions\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Summer 2026 <strong>Career | Fit Programs<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mec-wrap mec-skin-list-container  \" id=\"mec_skin_2323\">\r\n\r\n    \r\n            <div class=\"mec-skin-list-events-container\" id=\"mec_skin_events_2323\">\r\n        <div 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src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2022\/09\/eventile1_2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"4737\" \/>        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox mec-util-hidden\">\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Sponsors Module -->\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Register Booking Button -->\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Weather Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- QRCode Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Public Download Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Local Time Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox\">\r\n\r\n                                                \r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-single-event-category\">\r\n                        <i class=\"mec-sl-folder\"><\/i>                        <dt>Category<\/dt>\r\n                        <dl>\r\n                        <dd class=\"mec-events-event-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/mec-category\/career-fit-series-4\/\" class=\"mec-color-hover\" rel=\"tag\"><i class=\"mec-fa-angle-right\"><\/i>Career | Fit Series 4<\/a><\/dd>                        <\/dl>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Speaker List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Attendees List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Next Previous Module -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-single-event-description mec-events-content\">\r\n                    <h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223799448 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223799448 BCX0\">Intelligent Frontiers: Building the Next Generation of AI Agents for Enterprise<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW223799448 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Mentor:<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/utkarsh-pandey1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utkarsh Pandey<\/a>, Automation Technical Specialist @ IBM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dates (<span class=\"TextRun SCXW17116705 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17116705 BCX0\">Mon.\/Wed.<\/span><\/span>):<br \/>\n<\/b>May 11\/13, 2026<br \/>\nMay 20, 2026<br \/>\nMay 25\/27, 2026<br \/>\nJune 1\/3, 2026<br \/>\nJune 8\/10, 2026<br \/>\nJune 15\/17, 2026<br \/>\nJune 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong><br \/>\n8:00-10:00pm ET<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Description:<br \/>\n<\/strong>In this project-based program, students work with IBM mentors to design and deploy AI systems that address real challenges in a large bank\u2019s wealth management division. Teams move from concept to prototype, exploring advanced topics such as multimodal generation, agent orchestration, and retrieval-augmented reasoning, with emphasis on ethical design, interpretability, and responsible deployment.<\/p>\n<p>Students tackle projects such as building advisor copilots for personalized investment recommendations, AI services to flag at-risk clients, and automated workflows for KYC and compliance. Through hands-on experimentation with large language models, vector databases, and orchestration frameworks, participants deliver working prototypes and business cases that demonstrate how AI agents can safely and effectively augment human decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 11, 2026<br \/>\nNote: Apply as early as possible\u2014spaces are limited and fill quickly.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/student-programs\/career-fit-professional-experience-programs\/career-fit-series-4-program-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Custom Data Fields -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- FAQ -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Links Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Google Maps Module -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-gmap\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Export Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Hourly Schedule -->\r\n            \r\n            \t\t\t<!-- Booking Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Tags -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-tags\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\n\/\/ Fix modal speaker in some themes\r\njQuery(\"#mec_skin_6941 .mec-speaker-avatar-dialog a\").on('click', function(e)\r\n{\r\n    e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n    var id = jQuery(this).attr('href');\r\n    lity(id);\r\n\r\n    return false;\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><!-- toggle item end -->\r\n                    <\/div><!-- toggles wrap end -->\r\n                            <\/article>\r\n            \t\t\r\n            \r\n                        <article class=\"mec-event-article  mec-clear  mec-divider-toggle mec-toggle-202605-2323\" itemscope>\r\n                                    <!-- toggles wrap start -->\r\n                    <div class=\"mec-events-toggle\">\r\n                        <!-- toggle item start -->\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-toggle-item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"mec-toggle-item-inner\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"mec-toggle-item-col\">\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">12 May<\/span><span class=\"mec-end-date-label\" itemprop=\"endDate\"> - 18 June<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                <h3 class=\"mec-toggle-title\">\r\n                                    Modernizing Cross-Border Banking (RBC Mentor)  <br \/><span style=\"color: #a81010\">***WAIT LIST ONLY***<\/span><\/h3>\r\n                                                                <i class=\"mec-sl-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"mec-content-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n                                <div class=\"mec-toggle-content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-wrap colorskin-custom clearfix  mec-modal-wrap\" id=\"mec_skin_4491\" data-unique-id=\"4491\">\r\n    <article class=\"mec-single-event mec-single-modern mec-single-modal\">\r\n        <div class=\"mec-events-event-image\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2022\/09\/eventile11_2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"4738\" \/>        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox mec-util-hidden\">\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Sponsors Module -->\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Register Booking Button -->\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Weather Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- QRCode Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Public Download Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Local Time Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox\">\r\n\r\n                                                \r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-single-event-category\">\r\n                        <i class=\"mec-sl-folder\"><\/i>                        <dt>Category<\/dt>\r\n                        <dl>\r\n                        <dd class=\"mec-events-event-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/mec-category\/career-fit-series-4\/\" class=\"mec-color-hover\" rel=\"tag\"><i class=\"mec-fa-angle-right\"><\/i>Career | Fit Series 4<\/a><\/dd>                        <\/dl>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Speaker List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Attendees List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Next Previous Module -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-single-event-description mec-events-content\">\r\n                    <h3><b>Modernizing Cross-Border Banking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Mentor:<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/babla-karthamada-mba-b-eng-a110064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Babla Karthamada<\/a>, Senior Director Payments, Commerce Products &amp; Digital Onboarding @ RBC<\/p>\n<p><b>Dates (Tues\/Thurs):<br \/>\n<\/b>May 12\/14, 2026<br \/>\nMay 19\/21, 2026<br \/>\nMay 26\/28, 2026<br \/>\nJune 2\/4, 2026<br \/>\nJune 9\/11, 2026<br \/>\nJune 16\/18, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong><br \/>\n8:30 \u2013 10:30 pm ET<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Description:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Canadian banks face growing pressure from fintech competitors in cross-border payments, as large immigrant and diaspora populations drive demand for faster, simpler international money transfers. Market leaders like Wise and Remitly are capturing traditional banking volume, threatening revenue and market share.<\/p>\n<p>In this project-based program, students analyze the international payments landscape, assess customer needs, and identify strategic ways to make cross-border payment services stand out. Teams develop a clear value proposition and a step-by-step implementation plan, including realistic resources, timelines, and actions. By the end, students present practical recommendations that combine strategy with real-world solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 12, 2026<br \/>\nNote: Apply as early as possible\u2014spaces are limited and fill quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/student-programs\/career-fit-professional-experience-programs\/career-fit-series-4-program-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Application Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Custom Data Fields -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- FAQ -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Links Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Google Maps Module -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-gmap\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Export Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Hourly Schedule -->\r\n            \r\n            \t\t\t<!-- Booking Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Tags -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-tags\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\n\/\/ Fix modal speaker in some themes\r\njQuery(\"#mec_skin_4491 .mec-speaker-avatar-dialog a\").on('click', function(e)\r\n{\r\n    e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n    var id = jQuery(this).attr('href');\r\n    lity(id);\r\n\r\n    return false;\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><!-- toggle item end -->\r\n                    <\/div><!-- toggles wrap end -->\r\n                            <\/article>\r\n            \t\t\r\n            \r\n                        <article class=\"mec-event-article  mec-clear  mec-divider-toggle mec-toggle-202606-2323\" itemscope>\r\n                                    <!-- toggles wrap start -->\r\n                    <div class=\"mec-events-toggle\">\r\n                        <!-- toggle item start -->\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-toggle-item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"mec-toggle-item-inner\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"mec-toggle-item-col\">\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">22 June<\/span><span class=\"mec-end-date-label\" itemprop=\"endDate\"> - 29 July<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                <h3 class=\"mec-toggle-title\">\r\n                                    Competing with Fintech: How Banks Can Win the Next Generation of Investors (RBC Mentor)<\/h3>\r\n                                                                <i class=\"mec-sl-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"mec-content-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n                                <div class=\"mec-toggle-content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-wrap colorskin-custom clearfix  mec-modal-wrap\" id=\"mec_skin_3757\" data-unique-id=\"3757\">\r\n    <article class=\"mec-single-event mec-single-modern mec-single-modal\">\r\n        <div class=\"mec-events-event-image\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2022\/09\/eventile15_2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"4770\" \/>        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox mec-util-hidden\">\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Sponsors Module -->\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Register Booking Button -->\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Weather Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- QRCode Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Public Download Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Local Time Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox\">\r\n\r\n                                                \r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-single-event-category\">\r\n                        <i class=\"mec-sl-folder\"><\/i>                        <dt>Category<\/dt>\r\n                        <dl>\r\n                        <dd class=\"mec-events-event-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/mec-category\/career-fit-series-4\/\" class=\"mec-color-hover\" rel=\"tag\"><i class=\"mec-fa-angle-right\"><\/i>Career | Fit Series 4<\/a><\/dd>                        <\/dl>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Speaker List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Attendees List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Next Previous Module -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-single-event-description mec-events-content\">\r\n                    <h3><b>Competing with Fintech: How Banks Can Win the Next Generation of Investors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Mentor:<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/liweiwei09s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weiwei Li<\/span><\/a>, Director, Business Integration &amp; Program Management @ RBCx<\/p>\n<p><b>Dates (Mon\/Wed):<br \/>\n<\/b>June 22\/24, 2026<br \/>\nJune 29\/<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2 (Thursday), <\/span>2026<br \/>\nJuly 6\/8, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 13\/15, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 20\/22, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 27\/29, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:00 \u2013 9:00<\/span>\u00a0pm ET<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Description:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s wealth management industry is rapidly evolving as fintech platforms such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wealthsimple <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attract younger investors with low-cost services, simple digital experiences, and mobile-first investment tools. As these<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platforms grow, traditional banks must rethink their products, pricing models, and customer engagement strategies to remain competitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this project-based program, students analyze how fintech companies have disrupted the investment landscape and explore how established banks can respond. Working in teams, participants evaluate fintech business models, identify emerging market trends, and develop strategic recommendations for banks seeking to attract and retain the next generation of investors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><br \/>\nMay 22, 2026<br \/>\nNote: Apply as early as possible\u2014spaces are limited and fill quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/student-programs\/career-fit-professional-experience-programs\/career-fit-series-4-program-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Application Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Custom Data Fields -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- FAQ -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Links Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Google Maps Module -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-gmap\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Export Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Hourly Schedule -->\r\n            \r\n            \t\t\t<!-- Booking Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Tags -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-tags\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\n\/\/ Fix modal speaker in some themes\r\njQuery(\"#mec_skin_3757 .mec-speaker-avatar-dialog a\").on('click', function(e)\r\n{\r\n    e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n    var id = jQuery(this).attr('href');\r\n    lity(id);\r\n\r\n    return false;\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><!-- toggle item end -->\r\n                    <\/div><!-- toggles wrap end -->\r\n                            <\/article>\r\n            \t\t\r\n            \r\n                        <article class=\"mec-event-article  mec-clear  mec-divider-toggle mec-toggle-202606-2323\" itemscope>\r\n                                    <!-- toggles wrap start -->\r\n                    <div class=\"mec-events-toggle\">\r\n                        <!-- toggle item start -->\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-toggle-item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"mec-toggle-item-inner\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"mec-toggle-item-col\">\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">23 June<\/span><span class=\"mec-end-date-label\" itemprop=\"endDate\"> - 30 July<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                <h3 class=\"mec-toggle-title\">\r\n                                    Strategic Decision-Making in AI-Driven Games (Microsoft Mentor)<\/h3>\r\n                                                                <i class=\"mec-sl-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"mec-content-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n                                <div class=\"mec-toggle-content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-wrap colorskin-custom clearfix  mec-modal-wrap\" id=\"mec_skin_8208\" data-unique-id=\"8208\">\r\n    <article class=\"mec-single-event mec-single-modern mec-single-modal\">\r\n        <div class=\"mec-events-event-image\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2022\/09\/eventile3_2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"4771\" \/>        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox mec-util-hidden\">\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Sponsors Module -->\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Register Booking Button -->\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Weather Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- QRCode Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Public Download Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Local Time Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-meta mec-color-before mec-frontbox\">\r\n\r\n                                                \r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-single-event-category\">\r\n                        <i class=\"mec-sl-folder\"><\/i>                        <dt>Category<\/dt>\r\n                        <dl>\r\n                        <dd class=\"mec-events-event-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/mec-category\/career-fit-series-4\/\" class=\"mec-color-hover\" rel=\"tag\"><i class=\"mec-fa-angle-right\"><\/i>Career | Fit Series 4<\/a><\/dd>                        <\/dl>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Speaker List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Attendees List Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Next Previous Module -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-single-event-description mec-events-content\">\r\n                    <h3><b>Strategic Decision-Making in AI-Driven Games <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Mentor:<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nahid-farrokhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nahid Farrokhi<\/span><\/a>, Senior Software Engineer @ Microsoft<\/p>\n<p><b>Dates (Tues\/Thurs):<br \/>\n<\/b>June 23\/25, 2026<br \/>\nJune 30\/July 2, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 7\/9, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 14\/16, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 21\/23, 2026<br \/>\nJuly 28\/30, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong><br \/>\n8:00 \u2013 10:00 pm ET<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Description:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern video games use artificial intelligence to create dynamic opponents that react to player decisions in real time. Microsoft\u202fgames such as\u202fHalo Infinite,\u202fGears 5, and\u202fAge of Empires IV\u202fuse AI systems that manage resources, adjust tactics, and challenge players to think strategically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this project-based program, students explore how these AI systems influence gameplay and decision-making. Working in teams, participants analyze game scenarios, test different strategies, and examine how choices such as timing, resource allocation, and risk affect outcomes. By the end of the program, teams develop and present a strategy designed to outperform computer-controlled opponents, explaining how data, analysis, and strategic thinking can improve performance in competitive environments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><br \/>\nMay 23, 2026<br \/>\nNote: Apply as early as possible\u2014spaces are limited and fill quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/student-programs\/career-fit-professional-experience-programs\/career-fit-series-4-program-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Application Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Custom Data Fields -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- FAQ -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Links Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Google Maps Module -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-gmap\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Export Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Hourly Schedule -->\r\n            \r\n            \t\t\t<!-- Booking Module -->\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Tags -->\r\n            <div class=\"mec-events-meta-group mec-events-meta-group-tags\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\n\/\/ Fix modal speaker in some themes\r\njQuery(\"#mec_skin_8208 .mec-speaker-avatar-dialog a\").on('click', function(e)\r\n{\r\n    e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n    var id = jQuery(this).attr('href');\r\n    lity(id);\r\n\r\n    return false;\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><!-- toggle item end -->\r\n                    <\/div><!-- toggles wrap end -->\r\n                            <\/article>\r\n            \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"mec-skin-list-no-events-container mec-util-hidden\" id=\"mec_skin_no_events_2323\">\r\n        No event found!    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"showcase\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block px-5 m-0 has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\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 is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2025\/03\/2019_RBC_rgb_P_1in.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4244\" style=\"width:58px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2025\/03\/2019_RBC_rgb_P_1in.png 547w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/ycar\/abmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2025\/03\/2019_RBC_rgb_P_1in-362x400.png 362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Career | Fit Participant Showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Recent Career | Fit participants discuss their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6be84c55 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rubal\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bxGaMOqTrIU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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In order to be considered you must be\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#ffcccc;font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>Currently enrolled in a Canadian university or college as an undergrad (or 2026 graduate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between the ages of 18 and 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student who identifies as Asian (South, East, Southeast, Central or West Asia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Applying is easy<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Just click the Application Form button. You'll be guided to record a short video (1-2 minutes) of yourself answering two questions. 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