Are you a College or University student, recent graduate, alumni, new Canadian, considering a career transition, or a woman looking to enter the STEM fields? Join us on March 7th as we bring together job seekers and professionals experienced in networking, human resources, women in STEM, marketing, social media and disciplined focused technology professionals to help you prepare to enter the job market post-graduation. This event provides a ’one-stop shop’ of resources that you can leverage to find a rewarding career in the modern workforce.
PRESENTATIONS (10AM—12PM)
Generational Differences in the Workforce—Ron Oriet
Workforce WindsorEssex Resources/Job Searching Aids—Tashlyn Teskey
Interview Tips and Expectations—Linda Leixner, City of Windsor Employment and Training Services
St. Clair College Campus Career Services—Wayne Riley
PANEL DISCUSSION (12PM—1:30PM)
Women in STEM: Challenges and Opportunities in the Modern Workforce
Moderator: Stacey McGuire, PEO Windsor-Essex
Panelists: Yvonne Pilon—President/CEO, WETech Alliance; Susan Taylor—Supervisor, St. Clair College Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre; Dr. Victoria Abboud—Tech Talent Strategist, WETech Alliance; Kristine Wilkinson, EIT—PEO Windsor-Essex Empowering Women in Engineering (EWiE)
FREE HEADSHOTS (10am—4pm)
A pair of local photographers will be on-hand to provide students with FREE professional headshots for job applications and marketing purposes. Wear business casual or business formal attire. Headshots will be available all-day on a first-come first-served basis.
RESUME ADVICE / ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS (10AM—4PM)
Sit down with a local human resources expert to review your resume, receive interview advice, job application tips, marketing yourself and discuss general questions about entering the workforce or transitioning careers.
INFORMATION BOOTHS (10am—4pm)
Booths from various local employment and professional organizations will be on hand to speak with attendees and provide information on services and benefits, including:
• Unemployed Help Centre of Windsor • South Essex Community Council • City of Windsor—Human Resources
• Workforce WindsorEssex • Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) • St. Clair College Employment Centre
• University of Windsor Career Development & Experiential Learning • Employment Assessment Centre
• OACETT • PEO and more!
GRAND PRIZE: Attendees to the presentation/panel portions of the day will be eligible to enter a draw for a paid 3-hour Career Coaching Session with Ronna Warsh ($300 value).
Additional door prizes offered throughout the event include: OACETT Student memberships ($50 value), Office Supply/Décor Set ($100 value), Laptop Bag/Briefcases ($50 value), office stationary sets, gift cards and more.
This is a FREE event for all attendees, including parking. Headshots and Resume Critiquing are available on a first-come, first served basis. Donations of non-perishable food items encouraged for donation to local food banks. Each donation will give you a ballot to win a door prize valued at $50.