Seneca Alumni E-Newsletter

July 2023

Tis the season to celebrate

The summer season is upon us and last week, we celebrated our December 2022 and June 2023 graduates at Summer 2023 Convocation. We welcomed more than 12,000 graduates to the #SenecaProud alumni community.

Videos and photos from the ceremonies are available online.

Hot off the airways

Hear from from our esteemed alumni in some of the latest episodes of the #SenecaProud podcast with host Pat Perdue.

Episode 3: Isabel Kanaan

Isabel Kanaan is a graduate of the Acting for Camera & Voice program. She is the co-creator and star of Abroad, a sketch show filmed in English and Tagalog that will soon start its second season. Ms. Kanaan joins host Pat Perdue to discuss moving to Canada during her final year of high school, the importance of pursuing a career you love and the importance of diversity in TV.

Episode 7: Colin D’Mello

Colin D’Mello, a Seneca graduate and the Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News, chats with host Pat Perdue about his successes in journalism, what goes on behind the camera to create his polished TV reports, the importance of giving back, and his advice for strategically building your career.

Alumni Programming

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - Tips to Help You Land Your Next Job

Wednesday, July 19

12 to 1 p.m. EDT

Are you ready to take your job search to the next level? Join Seneca Alumna Cindy Zarnett for an online workshop on leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to help you find your next job.

In this session, you'll learn:

How ATS technology works and how employers use it to manage their recruitment process
Effective strategies to optimize your cover letter, resume and online application for ATS screening
Tips, tools and techniques to help you stand out in a highly competitive job market
Elevate your chances of landing an interview by using generative artificial intelligence (AI)

By the end of this webinar, you'll have a toolkit of actionable insights and strategies to help advance your career.

Acing the Virtual Interview - What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know

Thursday, July 20

12 to 1 p.m. EDT

Virtual interviews have transformed the hiring process and offer many beneficial advantages to job seekers. Join Seneca Alumna Cindy Zarnett for an online workshop on an in-depth overview of virtual interviews.

In this session, we will:

Explore the various types of virtual interviews and strategies to prepare your interview environment and technology.
Learn techniques to enhance your confidence and showcase your authentic self onscreen.
Discuss the critical role of body language and non-verbal cues in virtual communication.
Provide valuable tips to leverage the unique advantages of remote interviews.

By the end of this webinar, you will be equipped with a toolbox of practical strategies to effectively navigate your next virtual interview.

Career Recharge, presented by TD, is an innovative initiative to help prepare for your career future, whether that means re-entering the workforce, advancing in your field, changing careers or starting a new venture. Join us for an upcoming virtual workshop.

Time Management

Tuesday, July 4

7 to 8:30 p.m. EDT

Learn strategies to manage your time effectively and increase work productivity.

Monthly InStage Session – Interview Skills

Tuesday, July 11

6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT

Gain the essential skills and confidence to excel in job interviews.

Skills for Professional Success

Thursday July 18

7 to 8:30 p.m. EDT

Discover the power of professional collaboration and effective communication to unlock new levels of teamwork and innovation.

Check out the workshop schedule to see the full series.

Seneca HELIX’s HERizons program is helping to dismantle gender barriers in the workplace by providing free career support and training specifically developed for women. HERizons career development sessions are designed to support women looking to enter or re-enter the workforce or advance in their current positions. 

HERizons Career Session: Effective Networking

Thursday, July 6

7 to 8:30 pm EDT

Learn how to build and keep professional relationships.

HERizons Motivational Minutes: Expanding your Career Goals

Thursday, July 13

7 to 7:30 pm EDT

Learn how to identify opportunities to expand your career goals and how to stay motivated to advance in your career.

HERizons Workshop: Developing Decision-Making Skills

Tuesday, July 25

7 to 8:30 pm EDT

Explore approaches for improving your decision-making quality and increase the probability of achieving your professional development.

Get Involved

Pay It Forward and double your impact!

Thanks to the Nanji Foundation, your Pay It Forward donation will receive a match doubling the impact of your support, helping even more students reach their goals.

Students like Tanvir, who thanks to the support of alumni like you, is now a proud Seneca graduate pursuing his career dreams.

Thank you for your generosity!

Donate today

Strides for Students: Nanji Foundation Nursing Walk raises over $2,700 in support of nursing education

This June, members of the Seneca community participated in Strides for Students: The Nanji Foundation Nursing Walk. Challengers, motivated by the cause, walked a remarkable eight kilometers in one weekend, matching the distance covered by a nurse's during a demanding 12-hour shift. The challengers successfully raised over $2,700, showing their unwavering support for aspiring nursing students and the appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by nurses in our communities.

To support this fundraising campaign, consider supporting a challenger today. Together, we can make a difference and invest in the future of nursing education.

Seneca News and Stories

Acting for Camera & Voice grad lands role in upcoming Netflix miniseries

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to star in your own Netflix show alongside an Emmy Award-winning actor?

For Colton Royce, a 2013 graduate of Seneca’s Acting for Camera & Voice (ACV) program, that’s what work looks like these days since he landed a role in Netflix’s upcoming eight-episode miniseries The Madness.

Read the full story

Seneca Polytechnic helps students develop human skills for career success

Soft skills, people skills, human skills: whatever you call them, they’re essential to career success. Traits such as interpersonal communication, curiosity, ambition, reflection, critical thinking and collaboration are what employers are looking for when hiring their future leaders.

That’s why Seneca Polytechnic is launching this initiative to prepare students with the transferable human skills to thrive in their current, or future, careers.

Read the full story

Further Your Studies

Centre for Executive & Professional Learning (CEPL)

CEPL specializes in courses to prepare you for executive leadership roles. Flexible programming options include executive certificates, microcredentials, workshops and courses. New programming for the fall includes executive certificates in ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Governance and Science Communication.

Learn more and register

Looking for part-time learning options?

If you’re interested in taking the next step in your education or career, Seneca has the part-time programming and flexible learning options to help you achieve your goals, your way. Explore more than 150 programs and 1,000 courses in a range of areas and credentials starting this fall.

Alumni Benefits

Seneca Alumni has partnered with Perkopolis to provide you with over 5,000 exclusive perks. You can save on top brands including Apple, Adidas, WestJet, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Lenovo and more. Follow these steps to register and contact us for your member ID.

Looking for something fun to do in Toronto this summer? Check out the Canadian National Exhibition between August 18 and September 4.

Seneca alumni can purchase admission passes and ride all day passes at a discounted rate.

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