Diversity and Inclusion Career Day

Session 1: Mastering Leadership Coaching 

Time: 10:00AM-10:45AM
Presenter(s): Black Excellence at York University Team (BE YU)

What does it mean to be a good coach? How can coaches save and/or change lives? This session, facilitated by Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads, dives into a brief overview of the BE YU program, followed by a quick icebreaker to get our day started. To finish our session off, we will be hosting a leadership workshop titled Leadership Coaching, focusing on the core components of coaching, what BE YU offers in terms of coaching for leaders, and how to find your coaching style.

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Session 2: Taking Up Space 

Time: 10:45AM-11:30AM
Presenter: Harriett Brempong, Career Education and Development Specialist, York University

In this session we will be discussing imposter syndrome. Join us to explore how to confidently 'take up space' in your professional life. We'll address overcoming self-doubt, crafting a strong professional image, and using effective communication to assert your presence. Empower yourself to thrive and shine in your career!

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Session 3: Launching your Tech Career: Tools and Opportunities

Time: 11:30AM-12:00PM
Presenter: Madison Edwards, TECHNATION Canada

Discover essential tools to boost your career readiness for tech and tech-adjacent jobs! This session is designed to guide Black students through the landscape of tech and tech-adjacent opportunities, offering insights into building essential skills, accessing training, and navigating industry challenges. Learn how TECHNATIONs Career Ready Program (a student work placement program SWPP) can support your career growth.

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Session 4: Employer Meet and Greet: Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Event    

Time: 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Meet face-to-face with employers committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion! During this event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with organizations hiring for part-time, summer, internship, and fulltime positions after graduation while learning about their organization's culture, hiring practices, and how you can apply for full-time positions after graduation and summer jobs/internships in 2025.

For a summary of attending employers, visit:  https://students.yorku.ca/employer-meet-greet

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Session 5: Indigenous Student & Employer Networking Session

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Following the Employer Meet & Greet Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Event, CISS welcomes you to meet and mingle with employers and recruiters from various organizations in Canada in an intimate, casual setting. Enjoy some light refreshments and have fun getting to chat with different companies about your top career interests and what opportunities might be coming up at various organizations. Register here https://experience.yorku.ca/entityRedirect.htm?eventId=4311