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Landing in the C-suite: Alexandra Hoene’s journey in Ontario politics and public affairs

Alexandra Hoene has turned her passion for politics into a successful career in the Ontario Public Service. Now serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Supply Ontario, she shares how her time at Seneca Polytechnic — along with key roles in government — helped pave the way to an executive leadership role just seven years after graduation.

Learn how Alexandra Hoene landed the job

From Seneca to TSN

Former valedictorian Nikhil Monteiro turned his passion into a profession. From the Sports & Entertainment Marketing program to a dream role at TSN, see how hard work, focus and drive helped him land the job.

Watch Nikhil Monteiro's alumni spotlight

Further your studies

New programs launching in January 2026 

This January, Seneca is launching two exciting new programs designed to help students expand their career opportunities. 

• The Business – Supply Chain & Operations (SCO) two-year diploma program will provide training in logistics, operations and global trade 

• The Digital Marketing Communications & Analytics (MRK) two-year graduate certificate program will focus on digital strategy, content and analytics

Both programs integrate AI tools and software, equipping students with cutting-edge skills to enhance their work in today’s tech-driven industries. 

These programs are PGWP-eligible, giving international graduates the opportunity to gain Canadian work experience. International applicants may also qualify for an entrance scholarship to help reduce tuition costs.

Learn more about the SCO and MRK programs 

Career programming

Join us at one of our upcoming career fairs

Are you an employer looking to hire full- and part-time positions or a recent Seneca Polytechnic graduate looking for a job? Join the Seneca Fall Career Fair between 1 and 4 p.m. on these dates:

• Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Seneca@York Campus
• Tuesday, Oct. 7 – King Campus
• Thursday, Oct. 9 – Newnham Campus

Employers, register now to attend our Fall Career Fairs. 

Recent grads, visit the Career Fair website to learn more about how you can connect with employers, get resumé and career support and get a free professional headshot.

Career Recharge

Career Recharge, presented by TD, offers free, 90-minute virtual biweekly workshops. The sessions cover in-demand job skills and relevant professional topics.

Upcoming workshops

Managing Work Stress

Tuesday, Sept. 16

6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT

This workshop helps normalize stress as a relatively normal part of human experience. Workplace stress can be uniquely challenging to manage and you will be guided through preventative and immediate ways to cope in response.

Register

Balancing Your Life

Tuesday, Sept. 30

6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT

This workshop focuses on the many considerations and concerns that an individual in the modern workplace has regarding the balancing of the priorities placed upon them. In the session, we will directly explore the elements that can help you strike a balance between your career goals and your personal life.

Register

Check out the workshop schedule to see the full series.

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Seneca Polytechnic news

Collaborative research on innovative eyelid hygiene formulations

Dry eye is a common disorder of the eye surface that occurs when eyes don’t produce enough tears or produce tears with abnormal composition. Seneca Applied Research collaborated with I-MED Pharma — a Montreal-based company that specializes in solutions for dry eye, also known as ocular surface disorder — to study one of their eye hygiene products.

Learn about the study

Identifying a more sustainable source for a health-boosting metabolite

Researchers at Seneca Polytechnic have found that one person's trash can truly be somebody else’s treasure.

This discovery began with a collaboration between the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS) and Wellesley Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical research and development company.

Wellesley Therapeutics manufactures products that contain N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG), a metabolite that can improve human health by acting as both an anti-inflammatory and an immunomodulator.

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Give the gift of opportunity: fund a student award

For some students, completing their education at Seneca would not be possible without the generous support of our award donors — many of whom are proud alumni. Creating your own financial aid award can help Seneca students graduate and fulfill their career dreams.

• A great way to honour family and friends or pay tribute to a loved one’s memory
• Choose your award name and select the criteria that means the most to you
• Annual, quarterly and monthly donation options make it easy and affordable

To learn more about creating an award, bursary or scholarship for a Seneca Polytechnic student, contact the Advancement team.

You can take advantage of specially negotiated insurance to fit your needs — and your budget. Affinity group members can enjoy savings on a range of products with our Affinity program partner TD Insurance.

Learn more about the program

Canada’s tech community is gathering in Toronto this fall! Elevate Festival returns on October 7-9, 2025 to reunite world-class innovators, industry leaders and the tech ecosystem to shine a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.

We are thrilled to be a community partner for the event and offer you an exclusive 20% off discount. Use promo code: SENECAELEVATE20

Buy now and save

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