Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) – Fall 2018 Events

Dear Psychology Student,

Are you wondering where your degree will take you after graduation? The Department of Psychology invites you to participate in the Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) program <http://alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/b2b/> so you can meet alumni from your department, build your professional network and practice your networking skills.

Upcoming events are listed below.

Workshop: Where will your Arts & Science degree take you? We’ve got a b2B for that – this workshop will introduce you to the b2B (Backpack to Briefcase) program, explore the relationship between your program of study and employability skills, reflect on important experiences to identify transferable skills and identify at least one next step for your career exploration.

September 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm-Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1085
September 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm-Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1071

Register for one of these workshops here:
https://alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/events/2018-09/

Speed Networking Nights – sit down with alumni from your area of study, ask them questions and hear their top tips and advice for making the transition out of University – what did they do after graduation, how did
they do it, what did they learn, what could you do?

* Social Sciences: September 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jackman Humanities Institute, Room JHI 100, 170 St. George Street

* Life Sciences: October 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, RW 010, Ramsay Wright Building, 25 Harbord St

* Humanities: October 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jackman Humanities Institute, Room JHI 100, 170 St. George Street

* Math, Physical & Computer Sciences: October 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, RW 010, Ramsay Wright Building, 25 Harbord St

Register here: https://alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/fall-2018-b2b-registrati…/

Industry Nights – mingle with alumni from industries you’re interested in joining; enjoy delicious refreshments while building your professional network.

* Careers in Government and Social Justice: November 14th, 6-8pm, Debates Room @ Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle

* Careers in Business and Finance: November 14th, 6-8pm, Music Room @ Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle

* Careers in Law: November 15th, 6-8pm, Debates Room @ Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle

* Careers in Health Sciences: November 15th, 6-8pm, Music Room @ Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle

Register here: https://alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/fall-2018-b2b-registrati…/

We look forward to seeing you at upcoming b2B events – always feel free to get in touch if you have questions about the program!

Clare Gilderdale, Ramine Haider & Carlo Siochi
Arts & Science Alumni Relations Team backpack@artsci.utoronto.ca<mailto:backpack@artsci.utoronto.ca>

p.s. Full participation in the b2B program can be included on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR).