Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) inside the Centre for Urban Ecology to learn about the pests and pathogens that may show up in local gardens - plus how to deal with them if they show up in yours!

This workshop is part of the Eco-Garden Community Workshop series hosted by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and Humber Arboretum throughout the year.

This free event is open to anyone, but space is limited so please register through the Arboretum website to reserve your spot.

Bonus for Students: Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber students may apply this event to a Level One Learners CCR experience and/or a Gardening Specialty. Learn about Co-Curricular Record Certified Learning at the Arb.

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International Admissions Assessment Workshop

As part of International Education Week, Humber International is running an assessment workshop.
Attendees will learn:

• Various steps involved in an international assessment
• Understanding and assessing program requirements, English language requirements
• Intersections between admissions and IRCC
• Grade conversions
• Assessment resources
• Key markets for Humber
• Funnel statistics (applications, offers and starts)

This will be a practical workshop where attendee will get the opportunity to assess documents from India, Brazil and Nigeria.
The workshop will be run on both campuses as follows:

Tuesday November 13

• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in F232 (North Campus) 
• 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in B114 (Lakeshore Campus) 

Friday November 16

• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in E422 (North Campus) 
• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in B116 (Lakeshore Campus)

Places are limited and will be offered on first-come first-serve basis.
If you have any questions, you can contact Kim Smith, Associate Director International Admissions and Student Services, at kim.smith@humber.ca.

Join some of Canada’s most prolific investigative reporters, developers, coders and data advocates for a one-day data journalism symposium.

Delve into the strategies they use to turn terabytes of raw data into exclusive scoops that have already had a demonstrable impact on the politics, social justice, and day-to-day lives of Canadians.

Register here.

Want to support your students with job search preparation? Find out more about our Career Development Sessions below or visit humber.ca/careeradvancement for more information on our evening career coaching service. Poster attached.

LinkedIn

October 18, 2018 |  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |  North Campus, Room J218

Get exposed to one of the largest leading professional networking social media site, LinkedIn! Learn how to build a professional profile and expand your network by connecting with professionals in your industry. You will also learn how to showcase your career accomplishments and industry related projects.

Register online: humber.ca/careeradvancement/career-development-sessions-registration

Effective Job Search Strategies

November 15, 2018 |  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |  North Campus, Room J218

By attending this session, you will be able to expand your job search knowledge by learning new techniques and comparing various job search strategies including the traditional and non-traditional job search methods. Your will learn how to tap into the hidden job market and be successful in your job search.

Register online: humber.ca/careeradvancement/career-development-sessions-registration

Mastering the Art of the Interview

December 6, 2018 |  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |  North Campus, Room J218

Learn how to effectively prepare for a job interview including how to answer difficult interview questions. You will gain a good understanding of how to create first impression including dress code, body language and building rapport with the interviewers . You will be able to understand how to answer the most commonly asked interview questions, difficult interview questions, and behavioral interview questions.

Register online: humber.ca/careeradvancement/career-development-sessions-registration

Writing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters

By attending this session, you will learn how to customize your resume and cover letter based on your skills, experience and industry demands. You will be able to choose a resume style that will draw the employers’ attention and allows you to showcase your achievements. You will learn how to create a cover letter that is personalized and addresses the needs of employers. You will learn how to view your own experience and contributions in a way that will allow you to build an accomplishments-based resume, not just a list of your employment experience.

Stay tuned for future workshop dates and find out more about our Resume Service here: humber.ca/careeradvancement/resume-service