Seneca Alumni E-Newsletter

November 2023

Celebrating our outstanding graduates

We are excited to announce our six alumni nominees for the 2023 Premier's Awards. On November 27, Ontario college graduates will be celebrated for their outstanding career success and contributions to their community.

Join us in congratulating Seneca's 2023 nominees, from left to right: Joseph Osei Bonsu (Creative Arts and Design), Dr. Armand La Barge (Community Services), Carol Jardine (Business), Carol Mark (Health Sciences), Jude Vethanayagam (Technology) and Karina Pérez Pérez (Recent Graduate).

Learn about this year's nominees

Alumni Programming

LinkedIn for Career Exploration: A Data-Driven Guide to Your Next Opportunity

Wednesday, Dec. 13

12 to 1 p.m. EST

Want to make sure that the next step on your career path is the best fit for your strengths and interests? Then be sure to join these former LinkedIn staffers to help guide your career exploration based on the data:

Where alumni like you have gone before
How to engage and learn from them in a curiosity-driven way
How to test your career hypotheses in a rigorous way before committing to a new path

So ditch the "hope and pray" method of career exploration and discover a better way to find work you love!

Career Recharge, presented by TD, offers free, 90-minute virtual biweekly workshops. The sessions cover in-demand job skills and relevant professional topics. In addition, Career Recharge partners with InStage to deliver a monthly active-learning simulation for the development of communication skills. Join us for an upcoming virtual workshop.

Elevate Your Finances: Budgeting, Saving and Debt Management

Tuesday, Nov. 7

6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Learn the principles of monthly budgeting, creating a personal savings plan and debt and credit management.

Investing 101

Tuesday, Nov. 21

6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Learn how to identify appropriate investments to achieve your financial goals.

Monthly InStage Session – Introducing Yourself

Tuesday, Nov. 28

6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Learn how to network effectively in professional settings and make a memorable first impression on potential employers.

Check out the workshop schedule to see the full series.

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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 Workshop: Developing Your Financial Wellness

Tuesday, Nov. 14

7 to 8:30 pm EST

Learn how women can uncover their money mindset and look at their relationship with money in new ways.

HELIX RISE Summit

Thursday, Nov. 16

1 to 6:30 p.m. EST

Let's talk about the power of an entrepreneurial mindset! HELIX RISE Summit is a free, virtual event designed to help career-minded women unlock their potential and close the gender gap in entrepreneurship and business. Join us for interactive learning sessions and networking opportunities that will help you explore your entrepreneurial mindset.

HERizons Motivational Minutes: Understanding Personal Investing

Thursday, Nov. 30

7 to 7:30 pm EST

Learn the importance for women to diversify investments to spread risk and maximize returns.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Women Employment Readiness Pilot Program.

HERizons is being offered in partnership with College of the Rockies (British Columbia)

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A new survey tells us 54% of students are worried about funding their education. Your gift to the Pay It Forward Challenge is more important than ever.

You have the power to keep students in school and make their Seneca dreams a reality. Thank you for giving generously.

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Seneca News and Stories

Seneca Polytechnic’s world-changing graduates featured in new advertising campaign

The newest phase of Challenge Accepted, the award-winning student recruitment campaign produced by Seneca Polytechnic in partnership with Forsman & Bodenfors Canada, is now in market.

The latest iteration of the campaign builds on the Driven by Ambition concept – introduced in 2022 – by turning the spotlight on six more Seneca graduates who are channelling their education into highly successful careers.

Read the full story

New sophisticated lab anchors Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences

A dedicated hub for industry-focused applied research in biotechnology, cosmetic science formulations and life sciences diagnostics is now open at Seneca Polytechnic.

Located at Seneca@York Campus, Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS) is a 279 sq. m. (3,000 sq. ft.) laboratory that will increase the capacity of Seneca and applied research industry partners to develop and test new products in controlled operating environments.

Read the full story

Further Your Studies

Looking to boost your skills in artificial intelligence?

Explore the limitless possibilities of machine learning with Seneca Polytechnic’s new Artificial Intelligence graduate certificate program. Save your virtual seat and register for our upcoming free webinar to learn about the curriculum, explore career opportunities and connect with program experts in a live Q-and-A session.

Professional Workshops & Courses

Register for a workshop or course with Seneca’s Centre for Executive & Professional Learning and prepare for the next step in your career. Our flexible programming options are designed for aspiring executives and include Tax Basics for Small Business & Entrepreneurs, Unconscious Bias: Understanding Bias to Unleash Potential © and the Essentials of Clinical Data Management.

Learn more and start in January

2023 Part-Time Studies Webinar Week

Monday, Nov. 6 to Thursday, Nov. 10

Build on your credentials with career-focused programs in areas of study like Accounting, Business, Community, Creative, Education, ESL, Environment, Health, Humanities, Language, Technology and more. Attend a webinar of your program area of choice and speak with a program expert through live Q-and-A sessions.

2023 Academic Pathways – Virtual Grad Studies Expo

Monday, Nov. 6 to Friday, Nov. 10

Learn about different graduate studies options that are available in Canada and abroad and connect with representatives from postsecondary institutions offering master’s programs and other graduate-level education. Attend information sessions with live Q-and-A, and access information to help you plan and make informed decisions in furthering your education.

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You can take advantage of specially negotiated rates on Manulife term life insurance, income protection, major accident protection, critical illness protection and health and dental insurance.

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