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Workshops & Events for Students

The Education Career Advisor works with partners in and out of McGill to bring tailored and timely programming for all Education students. These include:

WORKSHOPS 

The Education Career Advisor conducts workshops in various Education courses, as well as outside of class time. Each semester, our office offers a variety of workshops targeted specifically to Education students. Some topics include but are not limited to:

  • CV and cover letter writing (in English and en français!) 
  • Interviewing and networking
  • Education Career fair: strategies for success 
  • How to find a summer job
  • Many more!

 Access recordings of past Education Career Services online workshops.

🧰 TOOLKIT SERIES

Our "Toolkit" series invites subject-matter experts to deliver practical, skill-based workshops that incorporate case studies, up-to-date research, and best practices. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Teacher's Sex-Ed Toolkit (presented by ACCM)
  • Addressing Complex Behaviours in the Classroom
  • Effective Classroom Management

 

INFO SESSIONS

A wide range of professionals come to campus to participate in events, as well as hold information sessions. These events are an excellent resource for exploring your career options and networking with professionals in your field. Some topics include but are not limited to:

  • Grad School 101
  • Substitute Teaching
  • Teaching Abroad: Myths & Realities
  • French Proficiency Tests & Your Teaching Career
  • Alternative Careers in Education
  • Many more!

 

ANNUAL FAIRS & EVENTS

Kinesiology Career Exploration Day

BSc Kin students have the opportunity to meet with top employers, professional associations, and graduate schools in the field of Kinesiology. Our objective is to provide a forum where you can network and explore job opportunities, as well as gain valuable insights that will help you to make important choices regarding your career!
 

*NOTE: The Kin Career Exploration Day takes place every second year, the next event will take place in November 2024

QAIS Speed Interviewing and Networking Event

This intimate and interactive networking event will allow you to briefly interview with various independent school representatives, as well as mix and mingle throughout the evening.

Journey's End - Journey's Start

The Faculty of Education hosts an annual professional development capstone event for graduating Bachelor of Education students in the Winter term called Journey’s End, Journey’s Start. It is a full-day event featuring a collection of workshops, panels, and guest speakers.

Education Career Fair 

The McGill Education Career Fair is a yearly event organized by the Education Undergraduate Student Society (EdUS), Education Career Services and the Career Planning Service (CaPS) of McGill University. Our objective is to provide a forum where both future teachers and employers can network and explore job opportunities in today’s education field. Each year, there are approximately 300 attendees; i.e. undergraduate and graduate education students as well as alumni. 

 

Have ideas or suggestions for other Education Career events? career.education [at] mcgill.ca (Email us!)

 

 

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