We are excited to share details of the 2025 Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) event, which focuses on professional development for support staff. This year will mark our 35th year celebrating a support staff development event. 

This year, the sessions will be hybrid (in-person and virtual) over the course of four days from Tuesday, March 4 to Friday, March 7. 

Our support staff are vitally important in helping us deliver on our programs and services to students and employees. This year’s professional development sessions focus on career growth and development, technology and innovation, sustainability, personal well-being and mental health, as well as equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. There will be 17 workshops that will be delivered on these topics over the course of four days.

Registration for the sessions is open to all support staff employees (full-time, part-time, casual, temporary). 

Please visit the Support Staff Professional Development Event website to view and register for the sessions.   

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing student employability skills, Advising and Career Services is excited to announce Career Month for March 2025. This month-long series of events is designed to provide students with valuable opportunities to improve job search strategies, develop professional skills, and connect with peers and coaches.

Advising and Career Services invites all Humber students to participate in Career Month this March 2025. Your encouragement can make a significant difference in ensuring that our students take full advantage of the opportunities available to them. 

We invite all Humber faculty members and support staff to encourage students to register now on CareerConnect and explore the full schedule on our Career Month webpage. Don’t miss out—this is your opportunity to build connections, gain insights, and advance your career.

Event Highlights:

• Clifton Strengths and MBTI Assessments – Take advantage of free Clifton Strengths and MBTI assessments to better understand your strengths and personality.
• Free LinkedIn Professional Headshots: Enhance your online presence with a professional photo.
• Equity Deserving Group Panel: Breaking the Mold: Navigating Professionalism & Authenticity.
• Job Search Hacks with Devant: Learn valuable tips and tricks to enhance your job search.
• AI Mock Interview Session: Practice your interview skills with AI and receive real-time feedback.
• The Power of HLO Event: Discover how HLO can boost your employability in this on-campus event, and much more.

Also, by attending events you’ll have the chance to win weekly prizes of $100 and the grand prize of $300 in our Career Month Survey draw.

Stay tuned to our social media and follow @humbercareer for more updates.

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Humber Polytechnic is Building Brilliance and setting a distinct path and identity for post-secondary education in Ontario. Here are some of the key highlights from recent weeks: 

• Building Canadian Strength Through Education and Innovation
  In her latest blog, President Ann Marie Vaughan shares her thoughts on how we can build national unity and strength through education. Read it online.
   
• Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic Unite to Power the Future of the Nuclear Energy Workforce
  Humber Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University are joining forces to power the future of Canada's nuclear workforce, equipping the next generation with the skills to drive clean energy innovation at home and abroad. Read the media release.
   
• New Sustainability Vision deepens Humber Polytechnic’s commitment to a sustainable future
  Humber Polytechnic's new Sustainability Vision, entitled "Shaping a Better Tomorrow," is a bold path towards ne-zero. Read more in Humber Today.
   
• How AI is helping Humber Polytechnic students prepare for the working world
  Humber is future-proofing students by ensuring they graduate with the AI skills, adaptability and experience they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. Read the article in the Toronto Star.

Every day, the incredible faculty and staff at Humber Polytechnic go above and beyond to make this a place where students can thrive and where each of us is proud to work. In honour of Employee Appreciation Day this coming March 7, you’re invited to show your gratitude by making a donation to acknowledge one of your Humber colleagues who has gone above and beyond, who has achieved an important milestone or who has made your time at Humber special.  

Your gift today can be directed toward one of our priorities: 

• Supporting scholarships, bursaries and emergency funds — Gift a Humber education to students in need, helping them stay on track as they pursue their passions and bright future. 

• Fighting student food insecurity — Provide direct subsidies to help students access food on campus while bolstering Humber’s efforts to conquer food insecurity. 

• Empowering students in foster care — Help students in foster care (or “extended society care”) overcome their unique financial challenges while showing them we believe in their success. 

You can also choose to give back directly to your Faculty or department, where you’ll be able to see the impact of your donation first-hand.  

Plus, when you celebrate a Humber coworker for Employee Appreciation Day, you can also choose to send your honouree a personalized e-card to let them know that your donation was made and how their work is appreciated. 

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of our Humber family—make your gift today and help us make this year’s Employee Appreciation Day even more special!