Next Friday, April 12^th, in collaboration with the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers, John Horn and I will be hosting 2 sessions by Shaun Longstreet and Brenda Bethman, both Affiliated Faculty and Co-Founders of Alt/Academix, a consultancy that works with students, faculty and administrators to prepare graduates for careers within and beyond the academy.

Future Proofing your Graduate Degree (for graduate students), poster attached.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Graduate Student Centre Ballroom

For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/8861-gpscentre-student-involvement-careers-event-future-proofing-your-graduate

To register, please visit: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g254c

Preparing Graduate Students for the 21^st Century Workforce

1:00 PM  – 4:00 PM, Graduate Student Centre Ballroom

Abstract: This workshop is designed for faculty and other academic stakeholders of graduate programs/advising. The workshop highlights ways in which departments and Career Services Centers can augment professional development opportunities for doctoral students to help prepare them for a broad range of positions on college campuses.

Please RSVP to John Horn, Program Director, Graduate Student Career Development, at john.horn@ubc.ca or 604-822-3680.

For information on upcoming GPS Events, please visit: www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success/gps-workshops-events