Career Readiness Workshops
At Algonquin College, we are dedicated to guiding and empowering our students as they embark on their career journey. Through a range of engaging events, workshops, and dynamic career fairs, we ensure that our students are well-prepared for the professional world and have ample opportunities to network with industry experts.
Stay connected with HireAC events calendar and check out the exciting events below.
Career Readiness Workshops
Career Readiness Workshops
Covering a wide range of topics, the Co-op and Career Centre workshops provide valuable insights into job search preparation and strategies, personal branding, workplace adaptation, and more. Whether you’re a student or graduate, these workshops are designed to enhance your skills and take your career journey to the next level.
Check out the full lineup of upcoming events on HireAC.
Grad Mini-Series Workshops
Master Your Self-Marketing
Date: Apr 1, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join our Get Hired! Miniseries for New Grads for tips and strategies on how to achieve your career goals and build your confidence through self-promotion. We will discuss everything from understanding your skills and how to market them to where to find jobs and how to shine in your next interview.
In the Master Your Self-Marketing workshop, students and graduates will:
- Explore different self-marketing tools (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, portfolio) that can be used in today’s marketplace
- Identify and articulate their hard and soft skills related to employability (writing strong descriptions, using industry language)
- Assess and communicate their accomplishments
- Learn how to build their brand
Jump Start your Job Search
Date: Apr 2, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join our Get Hired! Miniseries for New Grads for tips and strategies on how to achieve your career goals and build your confidence through self-promotion. We will discuss everything from understanding your skills and how to market them to where to find jobs and how to shine in your next interview.
In the Jump Start Your Job Search workshop, students and graduates will:
- Map out your career plan, and learn how to implement and organize it
- Identify the various strategies for finding meaningful experiential opportunities
- Learn how to network in a digital world
Interview to Inspire
Date: Apr 3, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join our Get Hired! Miniseries for New Grads for tips and strategies on how to achieve your career goals and build your confidence through self-promotion. We will discuss everything from understanding your skills and how to market them to where to find jobs and how to shine in your next interview.
In the Interview to Inspire workshop, students and graduates will:
- Identify the key components of getting prepared for an interview
- Understand how to present themselves confidently and authentically using body language
- Learn how to communicate their skills and strengths through compelling storytelling
- Discover how to make a lasting impression
International Students – Workshops and Boot Camps
Canadian Workplace Expectations Workshop
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre to learn more about Canadian workplace norms and expectations to help you be successful in a Canadian workplace. This workshop will cover a variety of topics from understanding company culture to navigating workplace conflict, writing professional correspondence and more! Students will access valuable scripts and strategies to help them build a professional reputation while gaining work experience in Canada!
Open to all Algonquin College international students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Presented by the Co-op & Career Centre in partnership with the International Education Centre.
Resume Workshop for International Students and Graduates
Date: Jan 23, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Resume Workshop for International Students and Graduates to learn how to create a stand-out resume. In this workshop, students will uncover the best practices for customizing their resume for any job of their choosing, whether they are looking for part-time, placement, summer, or full-time jobs after graduating! Attendees are encouraged to bring their resume for updating in the session as well as a sample job posting of interest.
Open to all Algonquin College international students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Job Search Workshop for International Students and Graduates
Date: Feb 19, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Job Search Workshop for International Students and Graduates to explore a variety of online and networking strategies for a successful job search. In this workshop, students will not only learn about online resources for job hunting, but will also learn how to access opportunities in the “hidden job market”.
Open to all Algonquin College international students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Interviews Workshop for International Students and Graduates
Date: Mar 11, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Interviews Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities to learn how to effectively prepare for each stage of the interview process. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to practice interview preparation tactics, commonly asked interview questions, and appropriate body language and communication styles to improve their interview skills.
Open to all Algonquin College international students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Check out the International Education Centre’s Calendar for dates for upcoming sessions and to register.
Students with Disabilities – Workshops
Resume Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Resume Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities to learn how to create a stand-out resume. In this workshop, students will uncover the best practices for customizing their resume for any job of their choosing, whether they are looking for part-time, placement, summer, or full-time jobs after graduating!
Open to all Algonquin College students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Presented by The Co-op & Career Centre in partnership with Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
Resume Lab for Students and Graduates with Disabilities
Date: Jan 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Location: Assistive Technology Lab
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Resume Lab for Students and Graduates with Disabilities to receive one-on-one support on your resume. Our Career Advisors will be available to answer your questions and provide immediate feedback on your resume to help customize it to your industry and job goal. Attendees may show up throughout the session and will have access to the computers in the Assistive Technology Lab to work on their resumes in person.
Open to all Algonquin College students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Presented by The Co-op & Career Centre in partnership with Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
Job Search Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities
Date: Mar 6, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Job Search Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities to explore a variety of online and networking strategies for a successful job search. In this workshop, students will not only learn about online resources for job hunting but will also learn how to access opportunities in the “hidden job market.”
Open to all Algonquin College students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Presented by The Co-op & Career Centre in partnership with Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
Interviews Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities
Date: Mar 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for our Interviews Workshop for Students and Graduates with Disabilities to learn how to effectively prepare for each stage of the interview process. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to practice interview preparation tactics, commonly asked interview questions, and appropriate body language and communication styles to improve their interview skills.
Open to all Algonquin College students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Presented by The Co-op & Career Centre in partnership with Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
Disclosure & Accommodations Workshop
Date: Mar 25, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Co-op and Career Centre to develop a broader understanding of disclosure and accommodations within the job search and workplace context. In this workshop, students will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of disclosure, how and when to disclose, and how to ask for accommodations at work.
Open to all Algonquin College students and graduates. Advance registration is required.
Presented by The Co-op & Career Centre in partnership with Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
Check out the full lineup of upcoming events on HireAC.
If you are registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning, you will receive emails on upcoming dates for these sessions. If you are not a CAL student but would like to attend, please contact the Co-op & Career Centre for more information.
Drop-In Career Appointments
Drop-In Career Appointments
Do you have a question about your career or job search? Are you looking for a quick review of your resume or cover letter before you submit? 15-minute drop-in appointments are available to students and graduates at the Co-op and Career Centre every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Sign up at the Co-op and Career Centre front desk in Room C226. Appointments are available on a first come first serve basis.
For a more in-depth conversation, please consider booking a career appointment on HireAC.
Annual Events
Career Networking Fair
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Algonquin College is hosting a one-of-a-kind event where you can meet top employers right on campus. Whether you’re a current student, recent graduate, or alumni, this is your chance to connect with organizations looking to fill exciting positions. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to discover your dream job.